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5 takeaways from Packers' loss to Steelers to start preseason

Paul Bretl For the State Journal
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago

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The Green Bay Packers dropped their preseason opener to the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 28-9 on Thursday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.

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Green Bay Packers defensive end Collin Oliver talks about his play in the preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he had five total tackles.

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WSJ CP jump photo — Green Bay Packers place kicker Trey Smack kicks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter Thursday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
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