Savage had 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 38-20 victory over the Bears.
Savage reached double digits in the tackle department only once during the previous campaign, but he hit that mark in his first opportunity to do so in the new season despite being on the field for only 81 percent of Green Bay's defensive snaps. Only two defenders played more than Savage in Sunday's lopsided contest, and the 10 stops suggest he could help those who play in leagues that use IDPs.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Starts three preseason games
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Savage made a solo tackle in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks.
Savage lost his starting spot at one point last season, but he wound up opening all three exhibition games with the first-team defense. He is on track to open the regular season as one of Green Bay's two starting safeties and will be looking to make more of an impact than he did in 2022 with free agency looming next offseason.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Takes step back in 2022
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Savage stacked up 58 tackles (43 solo), an interception and five pass deflections over 16 games in the 2022 season.
Savage appeared in all but one game in 2022, but he also fell out of favor late in the season and was credited with a start in just two of his final five appearances. When it was all said and done, he wound up playing a career-low 84 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps. He will presumably remain in Green Bay with the Packers having picked up the fifth-year option on his contract, but his role is uncertain heading into the 2023 campaign.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Questionable to return
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Savage is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a foot injury.
Savage sustained his injury on the opening drive of Sunday's matchup, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return. If he's unavailable for the remainder of the game, Rudy Ford and Tariq Carpenter will likely see increased playing time.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Likely taking at least a week off
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he doesn't anticipate Savage (hamstring) practicing this week, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Savage tweaked his hamstring during Friday's Family Night and watched the remainder of practice from the sidelines with ice wrapped around his leg. Both Savage and his head coach have said the injury isn't a long-term concern, but the Packers will still be cautious with their starting safety to avoid a lingering issue. In his absence, Vernon Scott and Shawn Davis will likely garner the majority of playing time at safety during the Packers' preseason game against the 49ers on Friday.
The Packers exercised Savage's fifth-year option for 2023 on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Savage started every game for the third straight season in 2021, and he was on the field for 96.2 percent of the team's defensive snaps. However, his numbers took a dip from his second season to his third. Regardless, he still totaled 63 tackles, nine pass deflections and two interceptions during the 2021 campaign and will likely play a critical role for Green Bay's defense over the next two seasons.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Added to COVID list
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The Packers have placed Savage on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Savage will now need to clear the league's health and safety protocols ahead of the Packers' Week 18 matchup with the Lions for any chance at suiting up. However, with the team already having clinched a first-round bye, they may already have plans to rest their starting strong safety.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Good to go Sunday
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Savage (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against Washington.
Savage suffered the concussion last week against the Bears, but he was able to clear the protocol in time to take the field for Week 7. The 24-year-old will take his usual starting spot at safety for Green Bay.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Questionable with concussion
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Savage (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Savage logged limited practices Thursday and Friday, but it's unclear whether he has cleared the league's concussion protocol. He'll need to clear it in order to suit up in Week 7 after sustaining the injury in the second half of last week's win over Chicago.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Concussion confirmed
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Savage (head) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Savage's worst scenario has been confirmed, as the safety has been diagnosed with a concussion, and he won't return to action. Henry Black would be in line to assume most of his snaps at free safety as a result.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Evaluated for possible concussion
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Savage (head) is being evaluated for a possible concussion, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Savage suffered the injury while covering the opening kick of the second half, and he's yet to return to the field. If he can't return, Henry Black would be in line to assume most of his snaps at free safety.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Ready to play Monday
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Savage (shoulder) is active for Monday's matchup with the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Savage was considered questionable after being limited by a shoulder issue at practice this week, but he's good to go for Monday's contest. The 24-year-old had only one tackle in 51 defensive snaps during the season opener before exiting with the injury, and he'll attempt to make more of an impact in Week 2.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Carries questionable tag
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Savage (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lions.
Savage played 51 of 62 defensive snaps in Week 1 before he suffered a shoulder injury, though the blowout nature of the game may have factored into the team's decision to hold Savage out. The 2019 first-round pick was a limited participant in practice all week. Last year, he registered 75 tackles (56 solo), 12 pass breakups and four interceptions through 15 contests.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Limited in practice
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Savage (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Savage was forced out of Sunday's Week 1 loss with a shoulder injury, but it was encouraging to see him participate in the first practice of the week in a limited capacity. If the 24-year-old is unable to return for Monday night's game against the Lions, Henry Black will likely take over as the starting free safety.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Sack on Sunday
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Savage recorded eight tackles and a sack across 68 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Lions.
Savage was dealing with a groin injury all week during practice but was ultimately able to lace them up Sunday and made a big impact as a result. It was the first sack of the young safety's career. He now has 54 tackles (40 solo), eight passes defensed, three interceptions, one sack and a fumble recovery across 12 games this season.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Ready to face Detroit
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Savage (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
The 23-year-old was added to the injury report Friday with the groin issue, but it won't prevent him from suiting up for Sunday's divisional matchup. Savage went without an interception through the first nine games of the season, but he has three interceptions in the past two contests.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Questionable after limited practice
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Savage (quadriceps) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Savage practiced on a limited basis in all three sessions this week, which is a marked improvement over last week, when he failed to practice all week before ultimately sitting out against the Texans. If Savage isn't ready to retake the field, either Raven Greene (oblique) or Will Redmond will fill in for him at safety.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Limited during Wednesday's session
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Savage (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Savage missed last Sunday's win over the Texans after sitting out practice all week, so he's taken a step in the right direction by returning to the field Wednesday. Will Redmond started in Savage's place and will do so again if the 2019 first-rounder can't shake his injury in time for this Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Picks up quad injury
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Savage (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Savage was forced off the field late in the third quarter. The second-year safety had five tackles (three solo) before exiting Sunday's contest.
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Packers' Darnell Savage: Playing Week 3
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Savage (groin) is active for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Savage was a late addition to the Packers' Week 3 injury report, showing up Friday as a limited practice participant due to a groin injury and earning a questionable designation. Now that he's available to the defense, expect Savage to log his usual snap count, which has equated to roughly 90 percent of defensive plays and nine tackles in two games this season.
