The 2025 Green Bay Packers training camp is intensifying scrutiny of Jordan Love’s performance as the team’s quarterback, with his struggles drawing significant attention while backup Sean Clifford shows relentless determination to secure a position. Love’s ongoing difficulties continue to unfold amid growing pressure, as the Packers seek answers following their playoff loss earlier this year against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Since that January defeat at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where Green Bay fell 10-22, many questions have arisen about Love’s consistency and leadership. Despite head coach Matt LaFleur’s early support and calls for Love to evolve as a vocal leader in the locker room, the quarterback’s inconsistencies on the field remain a sticking point. Meanwhile, Clifford, a 2023 fourth-round draft pick who spent most of last season on the practice squad, is making waves with his refusal to back down despite low expectations for his roster status.

Backup Quarterback Sean Clifford’s Unyielding Drive

Last season, Sean Clifford saw limited action, only joining the active roster ahead of the Packers’ wild-card game against the Eagles, dressing but not playing. Now in this year’s camp, Clifford must compete for the third-string quarterback spot against Taylor Elgersma, though projections do not currently favor him securing a spot on the 53-man roster. Still, Clifford’s attitude remains resolute, showing no signs of surrender as he aims to prove his value.

“I think I’m off to a good start,”

Clifford said this week.

“I took what happened last year very personally, and I’m very proud of where I’m at. A lot to go, but I’m excited.”

— Sean Clifford, Packers Backup Quarterback

Clifford’s persistence contrasts sharply with his limited opportunities last year and the arrival of Malik Willis, who was brought in as a potential solution for the Packers’ quarterback depth problems. Willis initially impressed with a 74% completion rate, 550 yards, and three touchdowns in his limited snaps, but his average of just 78 yards per game and vulnerability to pressure resulted in eight sacks, ultimately preventing him from securing the backup role long-term. Clifford remains the underdog, focusing on camp progress to change perceptions.

Jordan Love’s Ongoing Performance Struggles

Packers center Josh Myers expressed mixed feelings about Love’s practice performance, acknowledging impressive throws but also underlying frustrations with Love’s approach. Myers pointed out that Love sometimes ignores coaching adjustments, causing confusion for the offensive line and receivers. This misalignment has led to predictable outcomes, primarily interceptions that have plagued Love throughout his time with the team.

“It’s unbelievable to sit there in the pocket and get to see some of these throws, and the way they land from my point of view is unbelievable,”

Myers said, illustrating the paradox of Love’s skills and decision-making struggles.

Matt Schneidman of The Athletic recently highlighted that multiple Packers defenders have intercepted Love in training camp, including second-year linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper, reinforcing a troubling pattern. Love himself has acknowledged the problem, stating that multiple factors contribute to these turnovers and expressing his intention to improve.

“There’s always different reasons for interceptions… definitely something I want to focus on moving forward.”

— Jordan Love, Packers Starting Quarterback

Despite Love’s acknowledgement and efforts, his league-leading number of interceptions from last season remains a significant blemish on his record, intensifying doubts about his long-term future as Green Bay’s franchise quarterback.

Packers’ Quarterback Depth and Roster Dynamics

The quarterback situation in Green Bay has undergone shifts that complicate Love’s path forward. When the Packers drafted Clifford in 2023, he was envisioned as a developmental safety net behind Love. However, the addition of Willis via trade altered the hierarchy, pushing Clifford down the depth chart. Willis was meant to be the more immediate insurance, though his inability to consistently perform diminished his standing.

At the same time, Love’s inconsistent performances and struggles with turnovers have kept the overall quarterback issue unresolved. The Packers now have a crowded and uncertain quarterback roster, with Love battling to improve and backups like Clifford refusing to fade quietly.

The High Stakes of Packers’ Quarterback Performance in 2025

As training camp progresses, the tension surrounding Jordan Love’s quarterback struggles grows, especially with the spotlight increasingly focused on his frequent turnovers and missed opportunities. With a backup quarterback like Clifford demonstrating relentless perseverance despite being unlikely to make the cut, Love’s challenges are more conspicuous than ever.

The Packers face a critical period in assessing their quarterback depth, as only time will tell whether Love can reduce turnovers and lead the offense more effectively or if the team must continue looking for answers behind him. Meanwhile, Clifford’s determination to earn a roster spot adds an interesting subplot to this ongoing quarterback saga in Green Bay, heightening the stakes for all involved as the season approaches.