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.
Hargrave (undisclosed) likely sustained a season-ending torn Achilles, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Hargrave was carted off the field near the end of the Packers' 31-7 blowout win over the Bears on Sunday. The defensive tackle now appears to be destined for season-ending IR unless the preliminary evaluation was drastically mishandled.
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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' 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' Javon Hargrave: Suiting up for TNF
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Hargrave (concussion/knee) is active for Thursday Night Football against the Falcons, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
The defensive tackle entered the day with a questionable tag after practicing on a limited basis during the week leading up to the game. Hargrave had to be cleared by an independent neurologist for full contact to have a chance to play Thursday night, and it appears that he has gotten that clearance. The veteran should be ready to start at nose tackle.
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Packers' Javon Hargrave: Misses practice Thursday
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Hargrave (knee/concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday.
The defensive tackle was limited Wednesday. Hargrave played on 29 defensive snaps and one special-teams snap last week against Minnesota, making one tackle. If he can't go Sunday, Jonathan Ford is the next man up at nose tackle.
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Packers' Javon Hargrave: Tending to knee issue
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Hargrave is on the Packers' active/PUP list during training camp due to a knee injury, Matt Schneidman of the Athletic reports.
Per Schneidman, whatever happened to Hargrave's knee after the end of last season is not a long-term concern. Green Bay will likely exercise patience with the offseason free agent acquisition, potentially giving 2025 sixth-rounder Warren Brinson some chances to work with the first-team defensive line.
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Packers' Javon Hargrave: Placed on PUP list
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Hargrave (undisclosed) was put on the active/PUP list by the Packers on Monday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The defensive tackle signed a two-year, $23 million contract with Green Bay in March after getting released by Minnesota. Hargrave can be activated at any time during training camp if his injury is not serious, though the severity remains unclear. The 33-year-old played 536 defensive snaps for the Vikings during the 2025 regular season, recording 52 tackles (18 solo), including 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 16 games.
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Packers' Javon Hargrave: Inks two-year deal with Green Bay
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The Packers agreed to terms with Hargrave on a two-year, $23 million contract Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hargrave was released by Minnesota in a cost-cutting move earlier Wednesday. He quickly lands back on his feet with the division-rival Packers. Now 33 years old, Hargrave remains productive after accruing 52 tackles (18 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season contests in 2025. He figures to slot in at nose tackle for Green Bay.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Set to be cut by Minnesota
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The Vikings informed Hargrave that he will be released at the start of the league year March 11 barring a trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hargrave was set to enter the second and final year of his contract in 2026, but his departure will save the Vikings approximately $10.9 million in salary cap space. The 33-year-old finished the 2025 regular season with 52 tackles (18 solo), including 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 games. Once the move is official, Hargrave should draw plenty of interest from teams looking to add a veteran defensive lineman in free agency.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Ready for Thursday
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Hargrave (thigh) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Lions.
Hargrave logged limited practices all week with a thigh injury, and the partial participation was clearly enough to clear the defensive lineman of any injury designation. The 32-year-old is all set to suit up alongside Jalen Redmond and Jonathan Allen in the hopes of crushing the Lions' dreams of the postseason.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Won't return Sunday night
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Hargrave (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's matchup with the Cowboys.
The defensive tackle exited with the injury earlier in the second half. Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins could see more snaps in his absence.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Questionable to return to SNF
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Hargrave (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Cowboys.
Hargrave suffered an apparent groin injury in the second half, placing some doubt on his availability for the rest of the night. In his absence, Levi Drake Rodriguez and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins are candidates to see an increase in workload on the defensive line.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Gets sack in return to larger role
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Hargrave had eight total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's win at Detroit. He returned to the starting lineup after his role had been scaled back in the previous two games, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Hargrave played on 39 of the defense's 64 snaps. He had played less than 40.0 percent of the defensive snaps the previous two games. He had been seen as not living up to his two-year, $30 million contract before last week, but he may have turned his season around with Sunday's performance
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Hargrave (chest) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Hargrave played just 11 defensive snaps during the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals this past Sunday after suffering a chest injury. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation this week to avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's Week 4 clash against the Steelers in Dublin.
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Vikings' Javon Hargrave: Leaves game with chest injury
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Hargrave is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a chest injury.
Hargrave spent time in the medical tent with trainers to have the severity of his chest injury evaluated. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and Levi Drake Rodriguez should see an uptick in snaps on the defensive line for as long as Hargrave is out of the game.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Has triceps injury
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Hargrave has a triceps injury after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said it might just be a contusion, per Branch. Hargrave recorded three tackles, including a sack, during the defeat. The defensive tackle made four stops across the 49ers' first two contests.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Played through thumb injury
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Hargrave is currently dealing with a thumb injury, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
General manager John Lynch announced that Hargrave finished the season playing with a torn ligament in his thumb. While it's not yet known if he will require surgery, the 31-year-old will shift his focus to getting ready for the 2024 campaign.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Picks up sack in loss
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Hargrave recorded three tackles (two solo) and one sack in the 49ers' 33-19 loss to the Ravens on Monday.
Hargrave is up to 7.0 sacks this season. The defensive tackle was on the field for 43 snaps (67 percent), and he also contributed on one special teams play (five percent). He will look to add to his sack total in Week 17 when the 49ers head to Washington to play the Commanders.
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49ers' Javon Hargrave: Cleared to play
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Hargrave (hamstring) is active for Monday's matchup against the Ravens, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Hargrave was in danger of missing back-to-back contests after garnering a questionable designation, but he's been cleared to suit up and may see an increased role with Arik Armstead (foot) still sidelined. Before the hamstring injury, Hargrave recorded 17 tackles, including three sacks, over his previous four appearances.
