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Packers | Eric Washington interviews with Green Bay Tue Jan 21, 10:31 PM
Chicago Bears defensive line coach Eric Washington recently interviewed with the Green Bay Packers to discuss their defensive line coach vacancy on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Link to story Packers | Kacy Rodgers meeting with Green Bay Tue Jan 21, 02:39 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach and run game coordinator Kacy Rodgers is interviewing with the Green Bay Packers to fill their defensive line coach vacancy on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Link to story Packers | Christian Watson unlikely to begin 2025 on time Tue Jan 21, 02:23 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) is not likely to be recovered from his torn anterior cruciate ligament by the time the 2025 season starts, according to ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky.
| Footballguys view: The Packers opted not to add any receivers last offseason, hoping Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks would continue to develop along with QB Jordan Love. With the group failing to take the next step and Watson expected to miss a chunk of time, the Packers could target the position early in the NFL Draft. GM Brian Gutekunst is open to adding to the position, whether it's through the draft, a trade, or free agency, saying, "[If] that makes some sense for us, we'll certainly look to do that, but we're also looking for these guys to continue to grow and hopefully grow into that space." |
Packers | Josh Jacobs productive after contact Tue Jan 21, 12:42 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs recorded 737 rushing yards after contact during the 2024 regular season. He also recorded 35 broken tackles during the season.
| Footballguys view: In his first season in Green Bay, Jacobs ran for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns on 301 carries and caught 36 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown. The 15 rushing touchdowns were a career-high for Jacobs, and his receiving TD was the first of his career. The former Raider finished the season as RB5 (through Week 17) with an average of 18 fantasy points per game. He'll be in the RB1 conversation again next year, with Footballguy Dave Kluge advising readers that a talented back with ideal usage on a good offense shouldn't slip any lower than the top half of Round 2 in drafts this year. |
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Packers | Christian Watson's injury to linger into 2025 Sat Jan 18, 11:53 AM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) is the only player on the roster who will have a preexisting injury linger into the 2025 season, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.
| Footballguys view: Watson suffered a knee injury (again) late in the season. The Week 18 injury is reported as an ACL injury, but there are rumblings that the extent of the damage is greater. If Watson recovers at a fast pace, he could be ready near the middle of the 2025 season. Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks will do more if/when Watson is out in training camp, the preseason, and the start of the regular season. |
Packers | No serious issues for Josh Myers Fri Jan 17, 08:04 PM
Green Bay Packers C Josh Myers (leg) is dealing with some swelling but did not suffer a serious injury during the Wild Card playing game, according to a source.
Link to story Packers | GM hopes to keep Brandon McManus Fri Jan 17, 07:57 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent PK Brandon McManus is a player that the Packers want to re-sign this offseason, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.
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Packers | Jason Rebrovich done in Green Bay Fri Jan 17, 01:28 PM
Green Bay Packers defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich was fired on Friday, Jan. 17.
Link to story Packers | Leonard Payne signs futures contract Wed Jan 15, 04:30 PM
Free-agent DT Leonard Payne signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, Jan. 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Packers | Green Bay inks several to futures deals Tue Jan 14, 11:02 PM
Free-agent DL Deslin Alexandre, S Omar Brown, DL James Ester, CB Kamal Hadden, PK Alex Hale, OG Marquis Hayes, WR Julian Hicks, OL Donovan Jennings, WR Cornelius Johnson, CB Kalen King, DL Jeremiah Martin, TE Messiah Swinson, CB Isaiah Dunn, WR Lideatrick Griffin, CB Kaleb Hayes, C Trey Hill, TE Johnny Lumpkin, DL Keith Randolph and DL Nesta Jade Silvera were signed to Reserve/Futures contracts on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
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Packers | Tom Clements calling it a career Tue Jan 14, 01:01 PM
Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Tom Clements announced his retirement on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Clements, 71, previously came out of retirement to rejoin the Packers in 2022 after spending 2019-2020 with the Cardinals. He first joined the team in 2006 as QBs coach under Mike McCarthy, coaching Brett Favre for his last two years with the franchise. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2012 before serving as assistant head coach from 2015-2016. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said there are "potentially" in-house candidates for quarterbacks coach, but "we'll see what happens." |
Packers | No surgery for Jayden Reed Tue Jan 14, 12:33 AM
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (shoulder) said he will not need to undergo surgery on the shoulder injury he suffered during the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: It was reported that Reed had dislocated the shoulder after recording four catches for 46 yards and ran for 26 yards on two punt returns. It is a positive sign that he will not need surgery. This means that Reed will likely be fully healthy for the OTAs and training camp in the summer. After an excellent start to the season, Reed had three games of over 100 yards in the first half. His numbers took a dive in the second half of the season before finishing with 857 yards and six touchdowns in 17 games. Reed finished the season as WR29. |
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Packers | Twelve players sign future contracts Mon Jan 13, 05:53 PM
Free-agent DE Deslin Alexandre, S Omar Brown, DT James Ester, CB Kamal Hadden, PK Alex Hale, OG Marquis Hayes, WR Julian Hicks, OT Donovan Jennings, WR Cornelius Johnson, CB Kalen King, DE Jeremiah Martin and TE Messiah Swinson signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Green Bay Packers Monday, Jan. 13. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Packers | Quay Walker banged up Mon Jan 13, 01:00 AM
Green Bay Packers LB Quay Walker (ankle) aggravated his ankle injury during the team's Wild Card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Link to story Packers | Josh Myers injures his leg Mon Jan 13, 12:38 AM
Green Bay Packers C Josh Myers (leg) sustained a potential hairline fracture in his lower leg against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round. Myers, who also noted that he played the second half of the season with a torn pectoral muscle, is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Link to story Packers | Jayden Reed suffers dislocated shoulder Mon Jan 13, 12:25 AM
Updating an earlier report, Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (shoulder) dislocated his shoulder against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 12, and did not return to the game. The Packers were eliminated, however, so Reed will have plenty of time to heal up.
| Footballguys view: We'll be watching to see if Reed has to have surgery for any damage caused by the injury. A dislocated shoulder means that the upper arm bone came out of the shoulder joint, so there could be considerable ligament repairs needed. |
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Packers | Another concussion for Romeo Doubs Mon Jan 13, 12:12 AM
Updating an earlier report, Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs (concussion) suffered a concussion during the team's Wild Card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It was his second of the season, having had one on Sunday, Nov. 24, against the San Francisco 49ers.
| Footballguys view: The amount of concern shown by his teammates was considerable, so we'll hopefully breath a sigh of relief when Doubs is ready and participating in offseason activities. We won't consider that a given though, until we see it reported later this year. |
Packers | Green Bay eliminated in wild-card round Sun Jan 12, 07:50 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love completed 20-of-33 passes for 212 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions while running for 10 yards in the NFC wild-card game loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. RB Josh Jacobs rushed 18 times for 81 yards and a touchdown, while adding three receptions for 40 yards. WR Jayden Reed, who left with a shoulder injury, ended up with a team-high 46 yards on four targets, and Jacobs was second-best with 40 receiving yards. WR Dontayvion Wicks finished with 39 yards on two grabs with six targets, and TE Tucker Kraft absorbed all five of his targets for 26 yards. WR Romeo Doubs, who checked out early due to a possible concussion, ended up with 13 yards on two receptions. LB Quay Walker gutted his way through the way, finishing with a team-high four solo tackles with eight total stops.
| Footballguys view: Love didn't play nearly as well as he did last year in the postseason, but he was without Christian Watson coming in, and lost Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs during the game. Josh Jacobs, on the other hand, rose to the occasion, and had the play of the day to set up his one-yard touchdown run, the only on the day for the team. Jacobs ended up being a big addition, but the passing game didn't live up to higher expectations after a promising 2023. Jordan Love and the Packers passcatchers will be going a lot lower in fantasy drafts this year. |
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Packers | Jayden Reed helped to medical tent Sun Jan 12, 06:54 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (shoulder) left the NFC wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles late in the third quarter after a hard hit to the shoulder or collarbone area. He was helped off while holding his right arm, and he went immediately to the blue medical tent. He is questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: The loss of Reed and Romeo Doubs just compounded the losses after the team saw Christian Watson go down last week with a torn ACL. The Packers passing game is in shambles heading into the offseason, but everyone is young and still on the upslope development side of their career arcs. |
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Packers | Romeo Doubs exits with apparent head injury Sun Jan 12, 06:35 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs (head) suffered an apparent head or neck injury in the third quarter of the NFC wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles while attempting to make a touchdown reception in the end zone. He went up for the catch, came down awkwardly and banged his head hard on the turf. The team said he is being evaluated for concussion.
| Footballguys view: Doubs injury caused his teammates to kneel around him and appeared to be very concerning. He suffered a concussion back in Week 12 and missed two weeks. Because of that, he was wearing a guardian cap, which didn't appear to lessen the force that the back of his head hit the ground. |
Packers | Devonte Wyatt ruled out for remainder of game Sun Jan 12, 06:32 PM
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers DL Devonte Wyatt (leg) will not return to the NFC wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles after sustaining a lower-leg injury in the first half.
Link to story Packers | Elgton Jenkins will not return Sunday Sun Jan 12, 06:30 PM
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers OG Elgton Jenkins (shoulder) suffered a stinger in the shoulder area in the NFC wild-card game in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles and he will not return.
Link to story Packers | Elgton Jenkins leaves game Sun Jan 12, 05:15 PM
Green Bay Packers OG Elgton Jenkins (stinger) suffered a stinger during the Wild Card playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Packers | Devonte Wyatt suffers injury Sun Jan 12, 05:06 PM
Green Bay Packers DT Devonte Wyatt (leg) suffered a lower leg injury during the Wild Card playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Packers | Wild Card Weekend Green Bay Packers inactives Sun Jan 12, 03:12 PM
The Green Bay Packers have declared OT Andre Dillard, QB Sean Clifford, TE Ben Sims, WR Christian Watson and S Zayne Anderson inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
Link to story Packers | Sean Clifford promoted Sat Jan 11, 02:13 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Sean Clifford was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, Jan. 11.
| Footballguys view: Clifford is being Jordan Love and Malik Willis on the depth chart. He's the emergency third quarterback for the Packers as they travel to take on the Eagles in the Wild Card Round on Sunday. |
Packers | Wild Card injury report for Packers Fri Jan 10, 04:47 PM
Green Bay Packers S Zayne Anderson (concussion) and WR Christian Watson (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and have been ruled out for the Wild Card playoff game. DT Brenton Cox (foot), DT Tedarrell Slaton (ankle), LB Quay Walker (ankle) and S Evan Williams (quadriceps) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. OT Andre Dillard (concussion) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. S Javon Bullard (ankle) and LB Edgerrin Cooper (illness, knee) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. WR Romeo Doubs (illness), QB Jordan Love (elbow) and QB Malik Willis (thumb) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Packers | Jordan Love not on injury report Fri Jan 10, 04:43 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (elbow) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Packers | Romeo Doubs expected to play Fri Jan 10, 04:43 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Packers | Christian Watson will not play Fri Jan 10, 04:35 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 10 and has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Packers | Another full practice for Jordan Love Fri Jan 10, 02:43 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (elbow) practiced in full for a second straight day on Friday, Jan. 10.
| Footballguys view: Love should be good to go Sunday, but he'll be without Christian Watson, who was the key to the Packers passing game success when they faced a lot of man coverage. That should not be lost on Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Love was very good in the postseason last year and will try to resume that story after sometimes bumpy ride this season. |
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Packers | Thursday practice report for GB Thu Jan 9, 06:41 PM
Green Bay Packers S Zayne Anderson (concussion) and WR Christian Watson (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 9. S Javon Bullard (ankle), LB Edgerrin Cooper (illness, knee), DT Brenton Cox (foot), OT Andre Dillard (concussion), DT Tedarrell Slaton (ankle), LB Quay Walker (ankle) and S Evan Williams (quadriceps) were limited during practice. WR Romeo Doubs (illness), QB Jordan Love (elbow) and QB Malik Willis (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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Packers | Romeo Doubs fully practices Thu Jan 9, 06:28 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Packers | Christian Watson sits again Thu Jan 9, 06:27 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Packers | Jordan Love practices without limitations on Thursday Thu Jan 9, 02:54 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (elbow) was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: This is what Packers fans needed to hear. Rumblings indicate Love is dealing with some sort of funny bone injury, but whatever you want to call it this injury does not seem serious enough to hold him out of the Wild Card Round. |
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Packers | Wednesday practice report for Packers Wed Jan 8, 06:52 PM
Green Bay Packers S Zayne Anderson (concussion), DT Tedarrell Slaton (ankle) and WR Christian Watson (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 8. S Javon Bullard (ankle), LB Edgerrin Cooper (illness, knee), DT Brenton Cox (foot), OT Andre Dillard (concussion), QB Jordan Love (elbow), LB Quay Walker (ankle), S Evan Williams (quadriceps) and QB Malik Willis (thumb) were limited during practice. WR Romeo Doubs (illness) fully participated in practice.
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Packers | Romeo Doubs fully practices Wed Jan 8, 06:47 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs (illness) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Link to story Packers | Malik Willis listed as limited Wed Jan 8, 06:38 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (thumb) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Link to story Packers | Christian Watson does not practice Wed Jan 8, 06:36 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Link to story Packers | Jordan Love limited Wednesday Wed Jan 8, 03:50 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (elbow) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 8. Love said he hopes to be able to play in the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Love was banged up in Week 18 against the Bears, but he was held out of action in the second half of that game as a precautionary move. He's limited on Wednesday, but we imagine Love will get a full practice in by Friday. |
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Packers | LaFleur Confirms Christian Watson Tore His ACL Tue Jan 7, 12:28 AM
Packers receiver Christian Watson sustained a season-ending torn ACL in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears, coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Monday. "Yeah, it's not good," LaFleur said. "He'll be out for this season or the rest of the year."
| Footballguys view: Watson was coming off a bruised left knee that forced him to miss the previous week's game at Minnesota. It's unclear whether that had any impact on the injury to his right knee. The injury came on a noncontact play in which the ball went to Dontayvion Wicks across the field. Watson needed help getting off the field and was carted to the locker room. Watson, a third-year pro who played in all but two games this season, led the Packers with a 21.4-yard average per catch. He caught 29 passes for 620 yards and two touchdowns and was the team's best deep-threat receiver. The timing of his injury not only wiped him out of the playoffs, which the Packers begin Sunday at Philadelphia, but also means he's likely to miss a large portion of next season when he will be in the final year of his rookie contract. |
Packers | Jordan Love expected to be fine Tue Jan 7, 12:26 AM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (elbow) is expected to be fine after suffering an elbow injury during the Week 18 game, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Love's practice participation leading up to the Wild Card playoff game will be determined later in the week.
| Footballguys view: LaFleur said after the game Love could have gone back in the game if need be, and he did take some practice throws on the sideline. Backup Malik Willis injured his thumb in the fourth quarter, but the Packers decided to stick with the backup quarterback, who finished the game 10-for-13 passing for 136 yards. We'll watch this one in coming days, but expect Love to play as usual. |
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Packers | Malik Willis expected to be fine Tue Jan 7, 12:17 AM
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (thumb) is expected to be fine after suffering a thumb injury during the Week 18 game.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters in his Monday press conference that he's not sure if Jordan Love, who left the game early after taking a shot to his funny bone, or Willis will be limited in practice this week. Love dinged his elbow but could have come back after the game. Willis did not exit after being shaken up. "I talked to both of those guys. They seem to be doing alright," LaFleur said. "But as far as their limits -- I think they're going to be OK, but we'll find out over the next two days." It sounds like Love will be ready to go, and Willis will likely be backing him up. |
Packers | Christian Watson tore ACL Mon Jan 6, 12:34 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) suffered a torn ACL and additional damage to his knee, according to sources Monday, Jan. 6. His status for the start of the 2025 season is in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Watson suffered the non-contact knee injury in the first half of Sunday's game and did not return. He finished the 2024 season with 29 catches for 620 yards with two touchdowns. The Packers selected Watson in the second round of the 2022 draft, and he has had an up-and-down career since joining Green Bay -- primarily due to injuries. We'll see how much the additional damage mentioned delays his ACL repair. As a general rule, the approach in recent years has been to let associated issues -- like MCL sprains -- heal before surgery so rehab on the ACL can begin immediately. Given the timing of the injury, we'll be watching for more on Watson's timetable in coming days. |
Packers | Malik Willis serviceable in relief in Week 18 Mon Jan 6, 02:07 AM
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis finished 10-of-13 for 136 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and ran one time for three yards in relief of Jordan Love (7-of-12 for 69 yards) in Week 18 versus the Green Bay Packers.
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Packers | LaFleur: Jordan Love Could Have Returned Vs. Bears Sun Jan 5, 09:44 PM
Quarterback Jordan Love left Sunday's loss to the Bears after hitting his funny bone and experiencing numbness. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Love was cleared to return and said holding him out was precautionary for a team that travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in the wild-card round.
| Footballguys view: Love said he lost feeling in his throwing hand but also expects to be fine for the playoffs. He was throwing the ball on the sideline at times and appeared ready to re-enter the game after Malik Willis was shaken up, but Willis did not leave the game. Willis finished the game and hit 10-of-13 for 136 yards. Love connected on 7-of-12 attempts for 69 yards. We'll follow up as needed. |
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Packers | LaFleur Not Optimistic About Christian Watson's Injury Sun Jan 5, 09:41 PM
It looks like the Green Bay Packers will be without receiver Christian Watson for the start of the playoffs. The Packers lost Watson to a right knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Bears. He was ruled out at the beginning of the third quarter after he was carted to the locker room. "I'm not super confident about that right now," Packers coach Matt LaFleur said when asked about Watson's status.
| Footballguys view: Watson went down while running a route. It was a noncontact injury on a play in which the ball was thrown to Dontayvion Wicks on the other side of the field. Watson needed assistance to get off the field, and after being examined in the sideline medical tent, he was carted to the locker room. Watson had missed the previous game with a knee injury, but that was to his left knee. LaFleur may have held out Watson completely if receiver Romeo Doubs had not come down with an illness on the eve of the game and been inactive. "Yeah, that had a lot to do with it, yep," LaFleur said. We'll obviously follow up as further details come to light. |
Packers | Jayden Reed logs five touches Sun Jan 5, 09:10 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed caught two passes for 48 yards and ran three times for three yards in a 24-22 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 18.
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Packers | Tucker Kraft catches four passes Sun Jan 5, 09:04 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft caught four of his seven targets for 36 yards in a 24-22 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 18.
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Packers | Five grabs for Dontayvion Wicks Sun Jan 5, 08:59 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks caught five of his six targets for 49 yards in a 24-22 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 18.
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