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Malik Willis Malik Willis Starting vs. Colts
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 11:38 AM
Willis is positioned to start Saturday's preseason game against the Colts with Jordan Love (thumb) recovering from surgery undergone to address a ligament injury, Jacob Slinkman of SI reports.
Analysis: Willis' growth as he enters Year 2 in coach Matt LaFleur's scheme will be interesting to monitor, especially after he managed to impress with two early-season wins when called upon to step up under center in 2024 (one of which came Week 2 versus Indianapolis). He'll be tasked with overcoming injuries to the wide receiver corps during Saturday's exhibition tilt, however, with Jayden Reed (foot), Romeo Doubs (back) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) all having missed practice Thursday. The Packers expect Love to resume practicing next week, and the team hasn't expressed any concerns about his status for Week 1. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Wearing cast on left hand
Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 2:35 PM
Love (thumb) is not practicing Thursday and is wearing a soft cast on his left hand, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Love won't practice as he continues to recover from surgery undergone to address a ligament injury in his left thumb, but the Packers still expect him to resume handling reps next weeks. The starting quarterback wasn't expected to suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Colts even if healthy, but it now remains to be seen whether he'll be able to log action in the team's preseason finale against Seattle on Saturday, Aug. 23. Elsewhere on the roster, Jayden Reed (foot) shed his walking boot Thursday but remains unable to practice, as do Romeo Doubs (back), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and active/PUP list resident Christian Watson (ACL). |
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Israel Abanikanda Israel Abanikanda Back from hamstring injury
Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 2:25 PM
Abanikanda (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Abanikanda's back after missing practice Tuesday and Wednesday. He's one of seven running backs currently with the team, but Abanikanda's unlikely to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, though a practice-squad spot is a more realistic possibility. |
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Jayden Reed Jayden Reed Sheds walking boot, not practicing
Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 1:43 PM
Reed (foot) is not wearing a walking boot at Thursday's practice, though he is not participating in on-field activities, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Reed appears to be making incremental progress in his recovery from a lingering foot injury, though he still appears on track to sit out Saturday's preseason game against the Colts as the Packers continue to prioritize his availability for Week 1. Green Bay's passing offense is heavily depleted at Thursday's practice, with Jordan Love (thumb) sidelined, along with wideouts Reed, Romeo Doubs (back), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Christian Watson (ACL), the latter of whom remains on the active/PUP list. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs No practice
Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 1:20 PM
Doubs (back) won't practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Doubs left Tuesday's practice following a collision, telling reporters afterward that his apparent back injury was nothing serious. Packers coach Matt LaFleur reiterated Thursday that it isn't a major issue, which is especially good news for a team that's been practicing without Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) for most of training camp. Doubs remains on track for the Week 1 start opposite rookie Matthew Golden, while either Reed, Wicks or Malik Heath figures to be the third/slot receiver in Green Bay's opener against Detroit (Sept. 7). |
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Tyrion Davis-Price Tyrion Davis-Price Signs with Green Bay
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:42 PM
The Packers signed Davis-Price on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Packers are dealing with injuries in their backfield, as MarShawn Lloyd (groin), Emanuel Wilson (knee) and Israel Abanikanda (hamstring) are banged up in some fashion. Davis-Price was a third-round pick by the 49ers back in 2022, but he's appeared in just eight career regular-season contests, rushing 43 times for 127 scoreless yards, averaging an underwhelming 3.0 yards per carry. He's a roster long-shot in Green Bay. |
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Israel Abanikanda Israel Abanikanda Hampered by hamstring injury
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:36 PM
Abanikanda (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Abanikanda played 21 offensive snaps in the Packers' preseason opener against the Jets this past Saturday and rushed six times for 19 yards. With MarShawn Lloyd (groin) and Emanuel Wilson (knee) out for that one, Abanikanda played behind both Josh Jacobs and Chris Brooks, so Abanikanda can't afford to miss much time if he's going to make a run at a 53-man roster spot. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Downplays injury concerns
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 2:11 PM
Doubs (back), who left the field early Tuesday, responded in the affirmative when asked if he was 'good' after a collision at practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Doubs injured his back at practice in a collision, but he doesn't seem to have suffered a major injury. Still, with all of Jayden Reed (foot), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Christian Watson (knee) already absent from practice, in addition to quarterback Jordan Love (thumb), it would make sense for Green Bay to be cautious regarding Doubs' health. Coach Matt LaFleur hasn't yet revealed whether the starters will play Saturday versus Indianapolis, but the team may hold Doubs out of exhibition action in any case if he's any less than 100 percent. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Exits with possible injury
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 12:29 PM
Doubs left Tuesday's practice with a potential back injury after a collision, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Already missing Jayden Reed (foot), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Christian Watson (knee), the Packers are now down four of their top five wide receivers, at least temporarily. Doubs was doubled over on the field for a couple of minutes Tuesday before heading off to the locker room with a trainer. |
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Christian Watson Christian Watson Could return around Week 5
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 10:51 AM
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Watson (knee) likely will begin the regular season on the PUP list but will be "chomping at the bit" to return, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Packers hope to have Watson back in October after he's spent the minimum of four games on the PUP list. That's about as soon as anyone could've hoped for, given that Watson suffered an ACL tear in Week 18 last season. It won't be surprising if he ends up missing more than four weeks, but it does seem his rehab is coming along quickly. Whether he's a full-time player at any point this season is another question, as the Packers also have Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed (foot), Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) as strong candidates for WR snaps and targets. |
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Jordan Love Jordan Love Needs procedure on left thumb
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 9:31 AM
Love is undergoing a procedure for a ligament injury in his left thumb, with the Packers hoping he'll be back at practice next week, Paul Bretl of ESPN LaCrosse 105.5 reports.
Analysis: Love suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason loss to the Jets, in which he completed one of five passes for seven yards over two drives. He wasn't expected to play in Green Bay's second preseason game anyway, and it sounds like he'll be back in practice well before the start of the regular season. The thumb injury would be a much bigger concern if it impacted his throwing hand. As is, Love doesn't seem to be in much danger of missing Week 1. |
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Malik Heath Malik Heath Competing for roster spot
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 12:28 PM
Heath was targeted four times and caught one pass for four yards in Saturday's 30-10 exhibition loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Heath played more snaps than any other Packers skill player, but he dropped a couple passes and fell on another pass thrown his direction, so he did not capitalize on the opportunity. Heath spent the last two seasons in Green Bay, but the team selected a couple wideouts in the draft and brought in veteran Mecole Hardman, so he is not assured of a roster spot. |
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Israel Abanikanda Israel Abanikanda First appearance with Packers
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 12:17 PM
Abanikanda had six carries for 19 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets.
Analysis: The Packers claimed Abanikanda off waivers in late July, and he made his first appearance with his new team in Green Bay's exhibition opener. He sits no higher than fifth on the depth chart, so barring an injury to another running back, he will have his work cut out for him leading up to cutdown day. |
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Emanuel Wilson Emanuel Wilson Returns to practice Monday
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 12:08 PM
Wilson (knee) is participating in practice Monday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Wilson and fellow backup running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) are both back at practice Monday after having missed Green Bay's preseason opener against the Jets. The two are competing for backfield standing behind workhorse starter Josh Jacobs, with Chris Brooks also in the mix as a reserve option. Wilson could get a chance to log exhibition action on the road against the Colts on Saturday. |
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Chris Brooks Chris Brooks Finishes with five carries
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 12:05 PM
Brooks had five carries for 17 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Roles remain unsettled behind starting running back Josh Jacobs, but with fellow ball carriers Emanuel Wilson (knee) and MarShawn Lloyd (groin) absent for the exhibition opener, Brooks worked as the No. 2 option -- and essentially the top back with Jacobs playing only one snap. Expect Brooks, Wilson and Lloyd to continue competing for snaps -- and perhaps a roster spot -- all the way up until cutdown day. |
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MarShawn Lloyd MarShawn Lloyd Retakes practice field
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 11:58 AM
Lloyd (groin) is participating in practice Monday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Analysis: Lloyd missed roughly two weeks of practice, plus Green Bay's preseason opener against the Jets, due to a non-contact groin injury, but he appears to be back to full health. Fellow backup running back Emanuel Wilson (knee) also got back on the practice field Monday. Lloyd is competing to secure the No. 2 role behind workhorse starter Josh Jacobs, and he could get a chance to suit up for preseason action Saturday on the road at Indianapolis. |
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Mecole Hardman Mecole Hardman Starts on wrong foot
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 11:29 AM
Hardman was targeted once and did not catch a pass in Saturday's 30-10 exhibition loss to the Jets. He also lost a fumble in the contest.
Analysis: Hardman suited up for the first time since joining Green Bay over the offseason, and although he finished second among Packers wideouts in snaps, he did not make a mark on offense and both muffed a punt -- which led to the turnover -- and fair-caught a punt at the five-yard line in his returner role. Hardman has the most experience in a youthful wide receiver room, but he is competing for a roster spot, and Saturday's showing did not boost his chances of securing one. |
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Luke Musgrave Luke Musgrave Logs lone reception
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 11:07 AM
Musgrave was targeted twice and caught one pass for one yard in Saturday's 30-10 exhibition loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Musgrave and top tight end Tucker Kraft both started Saturday's preseason opener, but the former played only nine snaps and the latter 10 before calling it a night. Kraft will be Green Bay's top tight end following a stellar sophomore season, but Musgrave -- who also is entering his third season -- is the favorite to occupy the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Limited to one snap
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 10:21 AM
Jacobs started and played one snap in Saturday's 30-10 exhibition loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Jacobs suited up for Green Bay's preseason opener and was on the field when the game began, but he did not record a touch in the contest. The lack of action was not injury-related, and Jacobs is set to open the season as the top option in the backfield for the Packers. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Remains in backup role
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 10:17 AM
Willis completed four of nine passes for 39 yards and had one carry for five yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets. He also lost a fumble in the contest.
Analysis: Willis entered the game after starting quarterback Jordan Love departed and led all Packers quarterbacks with 24 snaps. It was hardly the best night in the box score for Willis, but fellow quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Taylor Elgersma are not threatening him on the depth chart, and barring injury, he will remain Green Bay's No. 2 option at the quarterback spot. |
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