GREEN BAY — Anthony Belton and Josh Conerly crossed paths a few times during the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft — as teammates on the National team at the annual Senior Bowl, at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.
So while Belton had plenty to worry about himself in the Green Bay Packers’ 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night — namely, making his first NFL start in place of one of the best right tackles in the game, Zach Tom — the Packers rookie second-round draft pick wasn’t oblivious to the challenging night Conerly was having for the Commanders.
Conerly, Washington’s first-round pick, was starting at right tackle, too — and with five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil at left tackle, it was a pretty easy call for Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to line u