Packers’ Keisean Nixon Makes Request After Fumble in Loss Against Eagles

The Green Bay Packers cornerback fumbled on the opening kickoff in a Wild Card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys is pursued by Keisean Nixon (25) of the Green Bay Packers during the second half of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 14, 2024. Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon had one wish after his opening kickoff fumble contributed to a season-ending 22–10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

“I want to be CB1,” Nixon told reporters on Monday. “CB1 is not doing kick returns. That’s just what it is.”