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Savion Williams Savion Williams Stays limited at practice
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 3:43 PM
Williams (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: Since coming down with a hamstring injury Aug. 19, Williams was sidelined until returning to the field Wednesday with a cap on his reps. He maintained that activity level one day later, giving himself just one more chance to return to full Friday before the Packers potentially make a ruling on his availability for Week 1. If he's able to suit up Sunday against the Lions and Jayden Reed (foot) and/or Dontayvion Wicks (calf) are limited or sidelined, Williams would be in line for an elevated snap count behind the top healthy WR duo of Matthew Golden and Romeo Doubs. |
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Dontayvion Wicks Dontayvion Wicks Limited again Thursday
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 3:33 PM
Wicks (calf) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Analysis: Wicks is one of three Packers wide receivers to operate with a cap on his reps Thursday, the others being Jayden Reed (foot) and Savion Williams (hamstring). Reed actually returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday as he tends to a Jones fracture in his left foot, which has left his status up in the air for Week 1. In the end, Friday's injury report will provide a sense of each players' odds to suit up Sunday against the Lions, though an absent Reed and/or Williams could hand Wicks a higher target share than expected to begin the campaign. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Limited in return to practice
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 3:14 PM
Reed (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Reed got back on the practice field after sitting out Wednesday's session, which may be his maintenance plan for the foreseeable future due to the Jones fracture in his left foot that he's been dealing with for roughly a month. Coach Matt LaFleur told Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com that the Packers "absolutely" will give Reed a chance to make himself available Sunday against the Lions, but at this point he seems destined to head into the weekend with a questionable designation for that contest. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Back at practice
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 12:21 PM
Reed (foot) is taking part in Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After sitting out the first practice of Week 1 prep Wednesday, Reed was back on the field as he continues his management of what has been reported to be a Jones fracture in his left foot, which he intends to play through this season. He was working in individual drills Thursday, per Bill Huber of SI.com, so he appears as if he'll go down as a limited participant, at the very least. |
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Savion Williams Savion Williams Limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 4:09 PM
Williams (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams suffered a concussion in the early stages of training camp but was able to return to practice within days of the injury. He then picked up a hamstring issue on Aug. 19 that has sidelined him in the interim. With his return to the field Wednesday, Williams is putting himself on a path to play Sunday against the Lions. Because fellow WRs Jayden Reed (foot, DNP) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf, LP) also are tending to health concerns at the moment, the Packers' receiving corps is in flux ahead of Week 1 action. |
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Dontayvion Wicks Dontayvion Wicks Limited Wednesday
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 4:03 PM
Wicks (calf) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
Analysis: Wicks has been tending to a calf injury since at least July 29 that kept him out of most practices and the entire preseason slate until he got back on the field last Wednesday. With a cap remaining on his reps to kick off Week 1 prep, he remains at less than 100 percent along with rookie third-round pick Savion Williams (hamstring), while Jayden Reed (foot) didn't participate at all Wednesday. The Packers thus have key question marks at wide receiver in advance of Sunday's contest against the Lions. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Practices in full Wednesday
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 3:41 PM
Love (thumb) officially was a full practice participant Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Matt LaFleur announced that Love was handling every practice rep as of last Wednesday after the quarterback underwent a procedure for a ligament injury in his left thumb following preseason Week 1. According to Demovsky, Love continued to wear a brace on the thumb in question this Wednesday, but he told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic afterward that it isn't limiting him, and that he'll be able to hand off normally Sunday versus the Lions. Love thus is set for his first game action with rookie first-round pick Matthew Golden this weekend, but there's a chance WR Jayden Reed isn't available due to a Jones fracture in his left foot that kept him off the field to start Week 1 prep. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 12:59 PM
Reed (foot) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Reed got back on the practice field last Wednesday and then took part in a competitive team scrimmage in pads Thursday, after which it was revealed that his absence for the preceding three weeks was due to a Jones fracture in his left foot, per Jason Wilde of CBS Madison. After last Wednesday's session, he acknowledged to Wood that he isn't able to run routes without discomfort, so his DNP this Wednesday may be just maintenance to ensure he's as healthy as possible for Sunday's matchup with the Lions. Reed's activity level, or lack thereof, Thursday and/or Friday may provide insight into his odds to suit up Week 1. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Fighting through Jones fracture
Thu, Aug 28, 2025, 10:10 AM
Reed (foot) has a Jones fracture in his left foot but plans to play through the injury this season, Jason Wilde of CBS Madison reports.
Analysis: Reed returned to practice Wednesday after resting for three weeks, acknowledging afterward that he wasn't 100 percent and was still "working through" the injury. It's an issue that often requires surgery and a multi-month timeline for rehab/recovery in such a scenario. He'll thus try to avoid surgery, or at least delay it until the offseason, but his fantasy value plunges with the added injury risk (and possibility of reduced performance or limited workloads). Reed intends to play Week 1, although Green Bay's medical staff has a reputation for being cautious with injured players. He's participating in Thursday's padded practice scrimmage, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Still dealing with some pain
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 5:26 PM
Reed, who returned to practice Wednesday, said he can't run routes without discomfort after dealing with a foot injury for a good portion of training camp, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Reed had been sidelined since at least Aug. 7 due to a health concern that caused him to wear a walking boot for close to a week earlier this month. He relayed that he recently started running routes again and primarily feels some pain when he attempts to plant and cut, leaving his status for Week 1 unknown. Having said that, Reed's return to the field Wednesday is a step in the right direction as the Packers turn their focus to a season-opening matchup with the Lions on Sunday, Sept. 7. |
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Dontayvion Wicks Dontayvion Wicks Resumes on-field work
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 4:05 PM
Wicks (calf) took part in Wednesday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Wicks was on and off the practice field in the early days of training camp due to a calf injury, which kept him sidelined for all sessions and preseason games since Aug. 1. Both he and Jayden Reed (foot) mixed into drills Wednesday after lengthy absences, signaling that they're ramping up ahead of Week 1 preparations. Next Wednesday's practice report will reveal whether Wicks is a full participant or still operating with limitations. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Returns to practice
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 3:57 PM
Reed (foot) practiced Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Analysis: This marks Reed's first visible on-field work since the first week of August after dealing with a foot injury in the meantime. Earlier Wednesday, GM Brian Gutekunst said the Packers were "hopeful" that Reed would be able to suit up Week 1 against the Lions, according to Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com. Considering Reed looked crisp while running routes and catching passes from QB Jordan Love (thumb), there's a decent chance he goes down as a full participant when Green Bay is required to post its first practice report of the season next Wednesday. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Back to full practice
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 2:37 PM
Coach Matt LaFleur said Love (thumb) will be a full practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Love suited up preseason Week 1 against the Jets, but that marked his only appearance of exhibition season, as he underwent a procedure for a ligament injury in his left thumb following that contest. He was able to return to practice as of last Monday, but his reps were managed in the meantime due to his recovery effort. On Wednesday, though, Love finally will take snaps under center for the first time since the surgery, as LaFleur told Ryan Wood of USA Today. Love thus appears on pace to be available Sunday, Sept. 7 versus the Lions. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Team 'hopeful" for Week 1 appearance
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 2:28 PM
GM Brian Gutekunst said Wednesday that the Packers are "hopeful" that Reed (foot) will be available for a Week 1 matchup with the Lions on Sunday, Sept. 7, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports.
Analysis: Reed wore a walking boot to protect a foot injury for less than a week in mid-August, but even after shedding it, he hasn't returned to practice. He thus sat out the Packers' entire preseason slate and now is exactly a week away from the team beginning on-field prep for the season opener. Next Wednesday's practice report may provide the first indication that Reed is on course to suit up against Detroit. |
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MarShawn Lloyd MarShawn Lloyd On IR, designated to return
Tue, Aug 26, 2025, 4:19 PM
The Packers placed Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Lloyd emerged from preseason Week 2 action with hamstring tightness, marking yet another health concern that will cause the 2024 third-round pick to miss regular-season games. In fact, he's made only one appearance (Week 2 last year) in his career to date and now won'[t be eligible to suit up until at least Sunday, Oct. 12 versus the Bengals following Tuesday's transaction. The Packers backfield will kick off the upcoming campaign with Josh Jacobs leading the way and Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks backing him up. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson On reserve/PUP list to begin season
Tue, Aug 26, 2025, 4:12 PM
The Packers moved Watson (knee) to the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Since tearing the ACL in his right knee Week 18 of last season, Watson has progressed quickly through his rehab, but the ever-cautious Packers will take a prudent approach and not press him into action for at least the first month of the upcoming campaign. Green Bay will emerge from the first round of roster cuts with a receiving corps composed of Jayden Reed (foot), rookie first-round pick Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Savion Williams (hamstring) and Malik Heath, though three of the six are dealing with health concerns of their own. Meanwhile, Watson's first chance to return to action will be Sunday, Oct. 12 against the Bengals. |
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Chris Brooks Chris Brooks Works behind Jacobs
Sat, Aug 23, 2025, 8:18 PM
Brooks recorded four carries for 15 yards in Saturday's 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Brooks was the second back into the game behind Josh Jacobs, though he did rotate carries with Emanuel Wilson for a few drives. Wilson was the more efficient back but played deeper into the game, suggesting Brooks could be either second or third on the depth chart depending on Marshawn Lloyd's (hamstring) status for a Week 1 matchup against the Lions. |
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Emanuel Wilson Emanuel Wilson Rotates with Brooks
Sat, Aug 23, 2025, 8:08 PM
Wilson rushed the ball eight times for 38 yards in Saturday's 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Wilson was interestingly the third back into the game for the Packers, behind both Josh Jacobs and Chris Brooks. He also played later into the game relative to Brooks, despite being more efficient with his carries. That suggests Wilson could be as low as No. 4 on the running back depth chart to begin the regular season, depending on the status of Marshawn Lloyd (hamstring). |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Leads two drives
Sat, Aug 23, 2025, 7:54 PM
Willis completed three of six passes for 50 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Willis started in the absence of Jordan Love (thumb) and played with the majority of Green Bay's top skill-position players. His longest completion went for 39 yards to Matthew Golden, and he later capped the same drive with a one-yard touchdown toss to Romeo Doubs. Willis also displayed some inconsistency as a passer, as he overthrew Malik Heath for an interception to end the Packers' first drvie. Willis will enter the season as the backup to Love. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Touchdown grab in preseason win
Sat, Aug 23, 2025, 7:03 PM
Doubs recorded one catch on one target for one yard and a touchdown in Saturday's 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Doubs played for two offensive possessions along with other starters such as Matthew Golden, Tucker Kraft and Josh Jacobs. He caught his touchdown on a slant route on a pass from Malik Willis, who started the game for Green Bay. Most importantly, Doubs looks ready for the Packers' Week 1 matchup against the Lions after working through a back injury for much of the last two weeks. |
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