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Lukas Van Ness: “I’ll Only Give Up My Spot to Someone Who Shares the Same Fire” – A True Display of the Packers Way

Lukas Van Ness: “I’ll Only Give Up My Spot to Someone Who Shares the Same Fire” – A True Display of the Packers Way

Green Bay, Wisconsin – October 15, 2025

In a time of roster adjustments following their Week 6 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Lukas Van Ness – the Green Bay Packers’ young defensive star recovering from a foot injury – surprised fans with his humility and leadership.

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Speaking at the team’s training facility earlier this week, Van Ness said he’s ready to give up his spot to anyone who truly earns it, as long as that player shares the same passion and commitment to the Packers’ colors.

“I’ll only feel at peace handing over my spot to someone who shares the same fire,” Van Ness said. “It doesn’t matter who gets the call, as long as that person steps on the field with heart – fighting for the Packers, for this team.”

His words were seen as a quiet message of encouragement to Lucas Havrisik, the newly signed kicker who made a perfect debut – hitting two field goals and all three extra points. Though Havrisik joined as a temporary replacement for injured starter Brandon McManus, his calm confidence and professionalism have quickly earned the respect of the locker room.

Van Ness, who continues to rehab from his injury, added that he sees in Havrisik “the exact spirit the Packers stand for – resilience, humility, and an unwavering will to compete.

“In football, no position belongs to anyone forever,” Van Ness continued. “If Lucas proves his hunger and determination, I’ll be the first to stand up and cheer for him.”

While head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that Van Ness avoided a major injury, there’s still no timetable for his return. Yet the young defender’s words have already energized the entire Packers locker room, serving as a reminder of what “The Packers Way” truly means.

In Green Bay, where every player understands that wearing this jersey is a privilege, Lukas Van Ness has proven he’s more than just a rising star — he’s a true leader of the next generation in Titletown.

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