{
  "id": 6777292,
  "title": "Packers believe cornerback Brandon Cisse's passion for the game will help him thrive in rookie year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/packers-believe-cornerback-brandon-cisses-passion-for-the-game-will",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T16:55:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-believe-cornerback-brandon-cisses-165523334.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse is set to make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, where he could face two-time All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson. The rookie, selected in the second round by the Packers, has been preparing for this moment for years. Before his first game, Cisse reached out to his new coach, Matt LaFleur, seeking feedback on the best cornerbacks in the league. LaFleur praised Cisse's passion for the game, describing him as a \"football junkie.\" Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon believes Cisse's mentality will help him handle the challenges of playing in his first NFL season. Cisse has developed a strong connection with Stephon Gilmore, a fellow cornerback from South Carolina and two-time NFL defensive player of the year. Cisse has been communicating with Gilmore regularly, discussing plays and strategies. His teammates have also noticed his game intelligence and competitiveness, with safety Evan Williams praising Cisse's ability to provide calls to the defense and maintaining a strong competitive drive. Despite some off-field issues, Packers coach Matt LaFleur maintains his trust in Cisse, emphasizing the player's character and work ethic.",
  "summary": "Before playing his first NFL game, Green Bay Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse wanted to learn more about the best players at his position. Cisse wanted Matt LaFleur to tell him about the best cornerbacks he’d seen and what set them apart. “That’s just kind of what I wanted to do this summer,” Cisse said.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}