The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for their 2024 training camp, set to begin on July 22 at Ray Nitschke Field. This season brings some significant changes, including a new defensive coordinator, a competitive battle for the kicking job, and key additions to the safety position.

The biggest storyline of this year's training camp revolves around the team's third defensive coordinator in six seasons. Head Coach Matt LaFleur has appointed Jeff Hafley, a former head coach at Boston College, to take charge of the defense. Hafley, who previously served as a defensive assistant in the NFL, brings an aggressive and attacking style to the Packers' defense. The team is optimistic about the potential for creating turnovers under Hafley's guidance.

The Packers have also made adjustments to their kicking game. After a disappointing performance by rookie Anders Carlson last season, the Packers have brought in competition for the kicking job. Jack Podlesny and Greg Joseph were signed in the offseason, and recently, rookie James Turner was claimed off waivers from the Lions. The team is prepared to make someone earn the role of the team's kicker this year after Carlson's struggles in critical moments last season.

One player with a lot to prove during training camp is running back Josh Jacobs. Jacobs joins the Packers to replace the departed Aaron Jones, who declined a pay cut and signed with the Vikings. At 26 years old, Jacobs is younger than Jones and is expected to have more to offer on the field. However, he is coming off a less productive season with the Raiders, and the Packers have given him a one-year trial contract worth $48 million, with $12.5 million guaranteed.

The most impactful offseason addition for the Packers is safety Xavier McKinney. The team made a significant investment in McKinney, signing him to a four-year, $67 million contract and giving him a $23 million signing bonus. The Packers recognized the importance of the safety position in Hafley's defensive system and secured McKinney's services. In addition to McKinney, the team also drafted Javon Bullard, Evan Williams, and Kitan Oladapo to provide depth and competition at the safety position.

As training camp approaches, the Packers are eager to see how these changes and additions will shape their team for the upcoming season. The competition for the kicking job, the transition to a new defensive coordinator, and the performance of newcomer Josh Jacobs will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.