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Malik Heath Malik Heath No catches in wild-card loss
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 1:25 PM
Heath failed to record a single reception on four targets in Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Heath played 38 percent of the Packers' offensive snaps Sunday, his highest snap share of the season. With Christian Watson (knee) sidelined, and both Romeo Doubs (concussion) and Jayden Reed (shoulder) picking up injuries in the contest, Heath was needed to fill in at wide receiver position. With that said, the 24-year-old wasn't able to do anything against the Eagles' formidable defense, as Green Bay's offense struggled throughout the game. Heath finished the 2024 campaign with just 10 grabs for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets across 13 contests. The Mississippi product is under contract for the 2025 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2026. Heath will continue to face competition for targets in Green Bay's young receiver corps with Reed, Doubs, Watson and Dontayvion Wicks all under contract next season. |
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Chris Brooks Chris Brooks Minimal production against Eagles
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 1:03 PM
Brooks caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Brooks failed to record a single carry for the sixth time this season. The 25-year-old running back played just 16 of the Packers' 66 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Josh Jacobs (41) and ahead of Emanuel Wilson (11). Brooks finished the 2024 regular season with 36 carries for 183 yards and a touchdown, adding 11 receptions for 69 yards on 13 targets. The BYU product is under contract for the 2025 season before becoming a restricted free agent in 2026. Brooks will likely continue to compete with Wilson for backup duties behind Jacobs next season. |
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Emanuel Wilson Emanuel Wilson Four touches in wild-card loss
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 12:19 PM
Wilson rushed three times for six yards and caught one of three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Wilson was mostly an afterthought Sunday, as his six rushing yards counted for his lowest rushing total since Week 15. The 25-year-old running back played just 11 of the Packers' 66 offensive snaps in the contest, behind fellow running backs Josh Jacobs (41) and Chris Brooks (16). Wilson finished the 2024 regular season with 103 carries for 502 yards and four touchdowns, adding 11 receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. Wilson proved to be a solid depth option for Green Bay this season, but he'll enter this offseason as an exclusive rights free agent. If the Packers make Wilson a qualifying offer, he'll be back with the team in 2025. If not, the Fort Valley State University product will be able to sign with any other team ahead of next season. |
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Cornelius Johnson Cornelius Johnson Staying with Packers
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 7:30 PM
Green Bay signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Johnson was selected by the Chargers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 253rd overall. Despite his Michigan connection with Chargers' head coach Jim Harbaugh, Johnson was unable to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp and was cut from the practice squad Sept. 2. Johnson was able to catch on with the Packers' practice squad Sept. 18, though he wasn't elevated to the active roster during the 2024 season. Johnson will stick around in Green Bay during the offseason, where he will have the opportunity to show off his potential to the coaching staff during OTAs, minicamp and training camp ahead of the 2025 campaign. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Says he won't need surgery
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 3:04 PM
Reed said Monday that he won't need surgery on his dislocated shoulder, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: He missed the end of Sunday's playoff loss to the Eagles but should be ready for OTAs in the spring. It was a disappointing end to a disappointing season in which 72.3 percent of Reed's receiving yards came in the first nine games. He appeared well on his way to a 1,000-yard campaign for much of the season, before averaging 29.6 receiving yards and 3.6 targets after a Week 10 bye, ultimately finishing with a 55-857-6 receiving line and 20-163-1 on the ground. Reed offers an unusual combination of rushing contributions and big receiving plays from the slot, but it's hard to say if/when he'll progress beyond boom/bust-WR3 status for fantasy. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Concussion confirmed
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 8:51 AM
Doubs was diagnosed with a concussion after he left Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Packers concluded the season without their top three receivers, as Christian Watson (knee) missed Sunday's game after tearing his ACL in Week 18 before Doubs and Jayden Reed (shoulder) both picked up injuries in the loss. Doubs was sent in for a concussion check after he fell hard to the turf while attempting to reel in a potential touchdown with 6:55 remaining in the third quarter, finishing the contest with two catches for 13 yards on two targets. The concussion was the second of the season for Doubs, who previously sustained a head injury in Week 12 against the 49ers and missed the Packers' next two games as a result. The third-year wideout caught 46 of 72 targets for 601 yards and four touchdowns over 13 regular-season appearances. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Suffers dislocated shoulder Sunday
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 8:46 AM
Reed said after Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Eagles that he sustained a dislocated shoulder in the third quarter of the contest, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Already down Christian Watson (knee) due to a torn ACL heading into the postseason, the Packers then lost Reed and Romeo Doubs (concussion) to injuries Sunday to further thin their receiver ranks. Before checking out of the contest in the third quarter, Reed recorded four catches for 46 yards on four targets and brought back two punts for 26 yards. He could need surgery to address the issue, but either way he should be back to full health ahead of training camp in late July. Reed finished his second NFL campaign with 55 catches for a career-high 857 yards and six touchdowns on 75 targets over 17 games, while adding 163 rushing yards and another score on 20 carries. |
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Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft Five catches in loss
Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 8:17 PM
Kraft recorded five receptions on five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Eagles. He added two rushes for 10 yards.
Analysis: The Packers dealt with a rash of injuries among their pass catchers, and Kraft was able to lead the team in receptions as a result. He was used primarily in short-area situations, which led to a modest yardage total. Despite the mediocre close to his second pro season, Kraft increased his production across the board and clearly wrestled the top spot on the depth chart from Luke Musgrave. |
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Dontayvion Wicks Dontayvion Wicks Struggles with six targets
Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 8:10 PM
Wicks recorded two receptions on six targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Wicks was thrust into an expanded role with Christian Watson (knee) sidelined and both Jayden Reed (shoulder) and Romeo Doubs (concussion) suffering injuries during the game. He saw a team-high six targets as a result, though he struggled to convert that into production. The exception came on a long 29-yard reception midway through the third quarter, which helped set up a field goal as the Packers attempted to rally. Wicks will be back with the team for his third pro season in 2025, and he could see an expanded role early in the campaign depending on Watson's recovery. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Big game in postseason loss
Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 8:02 PM
Jacobs rushed the ball 18 times for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Eagles. He added three receptions on three targets for 40 yards.
Analysis: Jacobs was the driving force behind Green Bay's comeback attempt in the second half, with the highlight being an impressive 32-yard touchdown run at the close of the third quarter. He also chipped in long receptions of 15 and 14 yards to close his campaign on a strong note. After posting a career-best 16 touchdowns while tallying 1,671 yards from scrimmage during the regular season, Jacobs will almost certainly be back to lead the backfield for the Packers in 2025. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Three picks in loss to Eagles
Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 7:55 PM
Love completed 20 of 33 passes for 212 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Eagles. He added two rushes for 10 yards.
Analysis: Love was without some of his top pass-catching options for significant portions of the game and was also dealing with a beat-up offensive line. Even with that context, it was a disappointing showing, highlighted by an interception shortly before halftime that denied the Packers a potential scoring opportunity. Love did find some rhythm in the second half, as he completed 11 of his 18 passes for 142 yards, though it wasn't enough to complete the comeback bid. He'll enter the offseason looking to get healthy after enduring a 2024 season that included both upper- and lower-body injuries, and he'll be back to lead the Packers' offense once again in 2025. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Hurts shoulder in wild-card game
Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 6:06 PM
Reed is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card matchup against Philadelphia due to a shoulder injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Reed took a hard hit to his shoulder after making a catch in the third quarter. Fellow wideout Romeo Doubs has also exited to be evaluated for a concussion, leaving Dontayvion Wicks as the Packers' presumptive top wideout for the time being. Bo Melton and Malik Heath are also wide-receiver options for Jordan Love, and tight end Tucker Kraft could be an even more important part of the team's passing game. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Exits Sunday's game
Sun, Jan 12, 2025, 5:43 PM
Doubs is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's wild-card round game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Prior to his exit from the game, Doubs -- who missed time earlier this season with a concussion -- caught both of his targets for 13 yards. In his absence, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Meltonand Malik Heath are available to handle Green Bay's wideout duties. |
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Sean Clifford Sean Clifford Signed to active roster
Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 1:24 PM
The Packers signed Clifford from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Clifford was elevated twice during the regular season when Jordan Love was sidelined Weeks 2 and 3 due to a knee injury, though Clifford didn't see any action as Malik Willis' backup. Both Love and Willis are in line to suit up in Sunday's wild-card contest against the Eagles, but both were limited by injuries during practice this week, so Clifford is expected to serve as Green Bay's emergency third quarterback, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Puts in full practice Thursday
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 2:07 PM
Willis (thumb) was a full practice participant Thursday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Analysis: One day removed from being limited due to a right thumb injury Wednesday, Willis didn't have any restrictions on his practice reps. The same can be said for No. 1 QB Jordan Love, who "looked good," per coach Matt LaFleur. With Love seemingly past the right elbow injury that he sustained this past Sunday against the Bears, Willis will settle back into his backup role for Sunday's wild-card game in Philadelphia. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Logs full practice Thursday
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 2:02 PM
Coach Matt LaFleur said Love (elbow) practiced fully Thursday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Analysis: LaFleur added that Love "looked good" after kicking off the week as limited. Love relayed Wednesday that his right hand didn't have any lingering numbness, but his right elbow still had some soreness, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. With an uncapped session under his belt, Love is good to go for Sunday's wild-card game at Philadelphia, against whom he went for 260 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on 17-for-34 passing back in Week 1. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Limited by thumb issue
Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 5:22 PM
Willis was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a right thumb injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Willis joined No. 1 QB Jordan Love with a cap on his reps to begin the week, but the former's health concern wasn't known before Wednesday, while the latter's right elbow issue has been the dominant talking point as Green Bay prepares for Sunday's wild-card contest at Philadelphia. There seems to be hope in the Packers' facility that Love will be able to suit up this weekend, but Willis could be tasked with filling in again of Love doesn't make it all the way back. In his seven appearances (two starts) for the team this season, Willis has completed 40 of 54 passes for 550 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, notched 20 carries for 138 yards and another TD and lost his only fumble. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Full practice Wednesday
Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 5:15 PM
Doubs (illness) practiced in full Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Doubs came down with an illness this past weekend and wasn't able so suit up Sunday against the Bears. He spoke on the situation Wednesday, telling Ryan Wood of USA Today that the ailment worsened "throughout the day," but he's "doing better" in the meantime. With an uncapped session now under his belt, Doubs is back in a receiving corps that will be without Christian Watson for its playoff run due to a torn ACL suffered Week 18. Watson's absence should open up snaps and targets for Doubs along with Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton and Malik Heath on Sunday at Philadelphia. |
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MarShawn Lloyd MarShawn Lloyd Season officially over
Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 2:52 PM
Lloyd (appendix) was moved from the reserve/non-football illness list to injured reserve Friday, a move that was precipitated by the running back aggravating a hamstring injury, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Lloyd had a trying rookie campaign, to say the least. He opened training camp by suffering a hip injury, missing five days of practice. He was able to play in the preseason opener against the Browns, but he injured his left hamstring in that contest and was sidelined for the rest of camp and exhibition season. Lloyd made his debut Week 2 versus the Colts, but he sustained a severe ankle sprain that forced a seven-week stint on IR. Green Bay designated him for return on Nov. 11, but four days later, he was diagnosed with appendicitis and landed on the reserve/NFI list. While he's made a full recovery from his appendectomy, Lloyd posted on social media Sunday that he was turning his focus toward getting healthy for next season. The recent move to IR implied that Lloyd's season was over, and with the running back confirming as much, he'll finish with six carries for 15 yards and one catch (on one target) for three yards in his sole appearance. Lloyd and workhorse Josh Jacobs are the only Packers running backs officially under contract in 2025, but Emanuel Wilson is an exclusive rights free agent and Chris Brooks is a restricted free agent, so both players likely will be retained this offseason. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Officially limited Wednesday
Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 2:17 PM
Head coach Matt LaFleur said Love (elbow) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Love made an early departure from this past Sunday's loss to the Bears with an elbow injury that resulted in a loss of feeling in his right hand. He was able to take part in Wednesday's team stretch and warmups, and in the ensuing practice outside that was closed to the media, he was able to throw, as LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Love later mentioned to Schneidman that he doesn't have any lingering numbness in his hand but does have soreness in his elbow, which was the reason for his limited listing. Love's activity level Thursday and Friday likely will be key for his ability to suit up for Sunday's wild-card game in Philadelphia. |
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