GREEN BAY -- For the first time on Thursday, July 28th, at Green Bay Packers Training Camp, the players practiced in pads -- and a special guest stopped by!
House Speaker Paul Ryan at Packers Training Camp
House Speaker Paul Ryan made his way up to Green Bay for camp on Thursday.
The Janesville Republican said he was working with the NFL -- shooting a "30 for 30" documentary.
Along with watching practice, Ryan spoke with the players.
"I'm used to giving a lot of speeches. I was actually pretty nervous talking to these guys. As a lifelong Packers fan, it was a pretty cool experience to meet the team," Ryan said.
House Speaker Paul Ryan at Packers Training Camp
Packers officials tweeted out some snapshots from camp on Thursday -- with one picture showing the team warming up as some rain rolled across the area.
First round NFL Draft pick Kenny Clark found some time to stop and sign autographs for fans.
Packers Family night is THIS Sunday, July 31st. Coverage on FOX6 begins at 6:00 p.m.
Below is a statement from Packers officials leading up to Family Night:
Green Bay Packers Training Camp runs through August 31st -- with their fifth and final pre-season game against the Chiefs on September 1st.
Below is the complete Packers Training Camp schedule, including the pre-season games: