Hobbs (knee) landed on injured reserve Wednesday.
This was the expected outcome after Hobbs suffered a knee injury this past Saturday against Baltimore. Though he could technically return if Green Bay reaches the Super Bowl, it's not clear if there's a chance he'll be recovered in time even if the Packers were to win three playoff games. Hobbs will finish his first campaign in Green Bay with 27 tackles and two defensed passes along with 45 kick-return yards over 11 regular-season games. Green Bay claimed Trevon Diggs off waivers Wednesday, and Diggs could eventually help fill the void left by Hobbs' absence.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Likely done for the season
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Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Wednesday that Hobbs (knee) is likely out for the rest of the season, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old corner sustained a knee injury in the Week 17 loss to the Ravens, and it now appears serious enough to sideline him for the remainder of the season. Hobbs struggled to stay healthy in his first year as a Packer, recording 31 total tackles and two passes defensed across 11 games. While he's likely out for the rest of Green Bay's 2025 campaign, expect Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine to operate as the team's top boundary cornerback duo.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Ruled out with knee
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Hobbs (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday night's game against the Ravens.
Hobbs was unable to return for the second half of Saturday night's game. The cornerback will end the night with one solo tackle and one pass defensed. The rest of the Packers' secondary will have to fill in for the injured corner, with Bo Melton as the primary candidate for an increased snap share.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Questionable with knee issue
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Hobbs (knee) is questionable to return to Saturday night's game against the Ravens, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Hobbs exited the game in the second quarter with a knee injury. The issue could potentially be an aggravation of a prior issue the cornerback suffered in Week 4 against the Cowboys. If Hobbs is unable to return, Bo Melton will likely see an increased role in the Packers' secondary for the remainder of Saturday night's contest.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Will play Week 14
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Hobbs (knee) is active for Green Bay's game versus the Bears on Sunday, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.
Hobbs is set to make his return to the field after missing the last four games with a knee injury. The 26-year-old should resume his role as a depth corner during Sunday's matchup.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Tagged as questionable Week 14
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Hobbs (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs was limited in practice all week due to an MCL sprain, but he has a chance to be cleared to return from a four-game absence. If he is given the green light to play Sunday, then Hobbs could be moved to the slot corner position if Javon Bullard (ankle) doesn't suit up.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Ruled out Sunday
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The Packers have ruled out Hobbs (knee) for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.comreports.
Hobbs missed the last two games with a knee sprain and was unable to practice this week. Week 13 against Detroit will be the 26-year-old's next opportunity to play. Carrington Valentine and Keisean Nixon will continue to play in his place.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Not suiting up against Giants
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Hobbs (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs will spend a second straight week on the sideline because of a sprained MCL he suffered in Week 9 versus the Panthers. In his absence, 2023 seventh-rounder Carrington Valentine figures to continue to play a near-every down role at corner opposite Keisean Nixon.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Estimated DNP on Wednesday
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Hobbs (knee) was estimated to not practice at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Hobbs suffered a sprained MCL in the Packers' Week 9 loss to the Panthers and did not play during Monday night's loss to the Eagles. He's missed four straight practices. Carrington Valentine would again be in line to handle significant cornerback snaps if Hobbs is unable to play Week 11 against the Giants.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Won't play Week 10
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Hobbs (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain during the Packers' Week 9 loss to the Panthers. The injury was severe enough for him to miss practice all week, and the expectation from head coach Matt LaFleur is that the 2021 fifth-rounder will also be sidelined for Week 12 against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 16.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Absent from practice
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Hobbs (knee) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Hobbs was unable to practice to open the week, which comes as no surprise after head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that the cornerback is expected to miss at least two games while recovering from a Grade 1 MCL sprain. In his absence, Carrington Valentine will continue to handle the lion's share of snaps opposite Keisean Nixon in Green Bay's secondary.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Good to go against Cincinnati
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Hobbs (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's home tilt. The 2021 fifth-rounder has logged 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass defense through three regular-season games in 2025.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Ready to roll
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Hobbs (knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Hobbs missed Week 1 while recovering from knee surgery and returned to a limited snap count in Week 2. He could take on a bigger role in Week 3 now that he appears to be returning to closer to full strength.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Limited practice Wednesday
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Hobbs (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Hobbs was able to play in the Packers' 27-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday, recording one solo tackle, while playing 31 defensive snaps and four snaps on special teams. The cornerback had been sidelined since early August following a procedure on his knee. Hobbs will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Browns in Cleveland.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Cleared to play Thursday
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Hobbs (knee) is active for Thursday's game against Washington, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs has fully recovered from an early-August knee procedure, which prevented him from playing against the Lions in Week 1. The 2021 fifth-rounder signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers in March and is expected to serve in a prominent role in the secondary alongside Carrington Valentine, Keisean Nixon, Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney. Hobbs appeared in 11 regular-season games for the Raiders in 2024 and finished with 49 tackles (33 solo) and five pass defenses (one interception).
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Questionable for Week 2
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Hobbs (knee) is considered questionable to play in Thursday's contest against Washington, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Hobbs was estimated as a limited participant at practice Monday and Tuesday before officially logging a limited session Wednesday. The cornerback returned to practice last Thursday after missing a month of action following a procedure on his knee, and he could make his debut with Green Bay on Thursday Night Football.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Estimated as limited Monday
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Hobbs (knee) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimation, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs underwent knee surgery in early August and missed the Packers' Week 1 opener against the Lions despite a pair of limited practices last Thursday and Friday. His limited sessions would seem to indicate he's nearing a return to the lineup. Green Bay hosts the Commanders on Thursday night.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Could play in Week 1
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Hobbs (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs upgraded from a DNP at Wednesday's practice to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, so it appears he's trending in the right direction ahead of Green Bay's regular-season opener. The first-year Packer appeared in 11 games for the Raiders in 2024, recording 49 total tackles and five passes defended, including one interception. If Hobbs can suit up Sunday, he's expected to start opposite Keisean Nixon, serving as part of the Packers' top outside cornerback duo.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Practices, chance for Week 1
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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Hobbs (knee) is practicing in a limited capacity, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs is practicing for the first time since July 31, as Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports, and per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com LaFleur said he'll "absolutely" give the starting cornerback a chance to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener at home against the Lions. Green Bay has taken a cautious approach to Hobbs' recovery from knee surgery to address a partially torn meniscus. Friday's official practice report will reveal Hobbs' injury designation, or lack thereof, for Week 1.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Hobbs (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Hobbs underwent surgery a couple weeks into training camp to address a partially torn meniscus, and his availability for Week 1 is now in jeopardy. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the Lions.
