Packers' Micah Parsons: Unlikely to return for Week 6
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Parsons (knee) isn't expected to return to practice this week ahead of the Packers' Week 6 game against the Cowboys on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It's unclear when Parsons' 21-day practice window will open, but the Packers are hoping the superstar pass rusher will be back on the field in October. Parsons is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL in his left knee that he suffered in Week 15 of the 2025 season. For now, Green Bay will continue to rely on Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell as the team's top pass rushers, with Dani Dennis-Sutton and Brenton Cox providing depth at the position.
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Packers' Javon Hargrave: Achilles tear confirmed
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MRI tests Monday confirmed that Hargrave tore his Achilles during the Packers' 31-7 win over the Bears on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
It's another brutal blow to the Packers defense, who lost linebacker Edgerrin Cooper to the same injury in Week 5 against the Buccaneers. The next step for Hargrave is season-ending surgery, and his recovery timeline could keep the veteran defensive lineman sidelined for part of the 2027 campaign. With both Hargrave and Jordon Riley (Achilles, PUP) done for the year, 2022 seventh-rounder Jonathan Ford figures to see a significant jump in snaps on the defensive line for the rest of the 2026 season.
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Packers' Javon Hargrave: Carted off field
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Hargrave (undisclosed) was carted off the field in the final minutes of Sunday's game against the Bears, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Since Hargrave suffered his injury near the end of the game, he never received an official injury designation. The defensive tackle being unable to move off the field signals that the injury is likely significant.
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Packers' Anthony Campbell: Missing another game
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Campbell (ankle) is inactive Week 5 against Chicago.
Campbell has played just 10 total snaps all season, missing three of the first four games, so it should still be business-as-usual for the Green Bay defensive line without him.
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Packers' Javon Hargrave: Iffy for Week 5 with toe injury
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Hargrave (toe) is listed as questionable against the Bears on Sunday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The toe injury appears to be a new one for Hargrave, who popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant. His official status may not be known until the Packers announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Jonathan Ford and rookie third-rounder Chris McClellan would both operate in elevated roles if Hargrave is unable to play.
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Packers' Lukas Van Ness: Good to go against Chicago
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Van Ness (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Van Ness was able to shed the injury tag for Week 5 despite being a limited participant in all three practice sessions. The fourth-year pro has 22 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks, through the first four games of the 2026 season.
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Packers' Lukas Van Ness: Limited Wednesday
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Van Ness (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Van Ness was limited in all three practices building up to the Packers' Week 4 win over the Buccaneers. The linebacker entered the contest without an injury designation, logging 73 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the win. Van Ness appears set to duplicate last week's schedule, likely logging limited practices throughout the week and avoiding any injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Busy day in Tampa Bay
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Williams finished Sunday's 17-14 win over the Buccaneers with seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (including one interception).
Williams picked off undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels midway through the first quarter, and the Packers offense made the most of the takeaway with a 16-play, 68-yard drive that ended with a two-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Matthew Golden. Williams has played every single defensive snap for the Packers, accumulating 34 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass defenses (one interception) through four regular-season games.
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Marlon Jones: Let go from IR
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The Packers waived Jones (undisclosed) from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jones reverted to the Packers' injured reserve Aug. 10 after being waived with an injury designation. The cornerback likely wishes to join another franchise in 2026, leading to an injury settlement with the team. Once Jones recovers from his undisclosed injury, he will be set to join another franchise.
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Packers' Brandon Cisse: Fades concussion protocol
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Cisse (neck) was not placed in the league's concussion protocol following Sunday's 17-14 win over the Buccaneers, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Cisse also suffered a neck injury during Sunday's game, but the good news for the rookie second-rounder is that he passed tests to avoid being moved into concussion protocol. Head coach Matt LaFleur does not view Cisse's neck injury as a long-term issue, so the 21-year-old cornerback could be available for Week 5 against the Bears, depending on what his practice participation looks like over the coming days.
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Packers' Micah Parsons: Will not practice this week
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Parsons (knee), per head coach Matt LaFleur, will not practice this week, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
With four weeks in the books Parsons is now eligible to be activated from the active/PUP list, but with him not yet ready to practice he will not return to action in Week 5 against the Bears, and it may be tough for him to make it back for Green Bay's Week 6 matchup against his former Dallas team.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Torn Achilles confirmed
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Cooper suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday's 17-14 win at Tampa Bay and will miss the rest of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Cooper needed to be carted off the field when he sustained the injury early in the second half of Week 4, and the severity now has been confirmed. He thus will end his third pro campaign with 30 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one interception in four contests. Isaiah McDuffie will step in at inside linebacker next to Zaire Franklin.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Feared to have torn Achilles
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Cooper is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's 17-14 win over Tampa Bay, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Cooper did not return in Week 4 after sustaining the injury. While nothing has been confirmed, head coach Matt LaFleur "suspects" Cooper is done for the remainder of the 2026 campaign. If that's the case, it would be a tough blow, considering the 24-year-old amassed 21 total tackles (14 solo) and 2.0 sacks heading into Sunday's meeting with the Buccaneers.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Won't return due to Achilles injury
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Cooper (Achilles) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Cooper had to be carted off the field after injuring his Achilles, and the Packers should have an update on the third-year pro once he undergoes more tests on the injury. Isaiah McDuffie has replaced Cooper at inside linebacker.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Returns to Sunday's game
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Wyatt (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the buccaneers, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Wyatt briefly left Sunday's game due to an ankle injury, but the fourth-year pro has been cleared by medical staff to return. He'll continue to start alongside Javon Hargrave and Karl Brooks on the defensive line.
Cooper (shoulder) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and has been removed from the Packers' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Cooper was initially tagged as questionable, but his full practice Friday was a good indication that he was progressing through the NFL's concussion protocol. The third-year pro has accumulated 21 tackles (14 solo), including 2.0 sacks, through the first three games of the regular season.
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Packers' Warren Brinson: Ruled out with calf issue
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Brinson (calf/groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Brinson logged a limited practice Wednesday before downgrading to a DNP for the remainder of the Packers' Week 4 prep. The defensive tackle will remain sidelined for a fourth consecutive week.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Draws questionable tag vs. Tampa Bay
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Cooper (concussion/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The good news for Cooper is he ended Week 4 prep with a full practice Friday. However, he's still in the league's concussion protocol, and the final step before being cleared to play is for the third-year pro to pass an evaluation administered by an independent neurologist. If Cooper is unable to clear the league's protocol, then Isaiah McDuffie would likely start alongside Zaire Franklin at linebacker.
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Packers' Lukas Van Ness: Logs another limited practice
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Van Ness (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday.
Van Ness is dealing with a shoulder injury that he suffered during last Thursday's loss to the Falcons. He's been been a limited practice participant on consecutive days to begin Week 4 prep, so he has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. However, if he ends up being unable to suit up, Brenton Cox could get more defensive snaps.
Cooper (concussion/shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Cooper suffered a concussion in last Thursday's game against Atlanta and is also dealing with a shoulder issue. Even if the latter injury is minor, he'll have to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up Sunday versus Tampa Bay. If Cooper is unable to play in Week 4, Isaiah McDuffie could be asked to start at linebacker.
