Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur Spotlights ‘One of Our Most Improved Players’ After Successful Preseason Finale

The Green Bay Packers wrapped up their 2025 NFL preseason on Sunday with an impressive 20-7 win against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. The game did not start positively for the Packers, with quarterback Malik Willis throwing an interception in the contest’s opening series. 

But Green Bay’s defense held up right after, forcing a punt before Willis led a scoring drive that ended in a touchdown grab by wide receiver Romeo Doubs. It was nearly all Packers the rest of the way, with Green Bay’s defense forcing four turnovers and holding Seattle to just 2-for-13 on third downs.

Green Bay Packers LB continues to gain attention ahead of 2025 NFL season

Among those who stood out for the Packers’ stop unit against the Seahawks was linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper. A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft by Green Bay, posted three total tackles (all solo) and also had one of the Packers’ five sacks on Seattle quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Hopper’s strong play was reflective of the praise he’s been getting from the Packers in the offseason. 

“Hop’s done a really nice job,” Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said last Tuesday (h/t Zach Kruse of Packers Wire). “He’s shown a ton of improvement really in every facet of his game, on defense, on we-fense (what the Packers call special teams). Certainly, we always knew he was going to be a physical presence, you could see that going back to his college tape. He’s got a better understanding of what is required of him for that position, he’s got a great understanding of our defense and he’s gone out there and put together a lot of solid performances.”

Following the Seahawks game, LaFleur reiterated his admiration for Hopper, who played college football with the Florida Gators and Missouri Tigers.

“I would say he’s one of our most improved players from a year ago,” LaFleur said, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “I think he’s done an outstanding job.”

LaFleur’s claim should further bolster Hopper’s confidence in his chances to make Green Bay’s final 53-man roster cut.

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