Latest News
Filter by Team
QB RB WR TE PK | All Non-IDP | DT DE DL ILB OLB LB CB S DB | Footballguys View | All the news |
Packers | Injury settlement for Luke Lachey Wed Aug 12, 05:28 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Luke Lachey (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 12, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers TE Drew Biber was waived Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers CB Carrington Valentine (hamstring) was back at practice on Tuesday, Aug. 10, but was limited to individual drills. Valentine had dropped out of practice on Aug. 2 with a hamstring injury.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (ankle) returned to practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11, after missing the previous two sessions due to a sore ankle.
Link to storyJayden Reed player page
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love playing in the Packers' preseason opener against the Steelers is the current plan, according to HC Matt LaFleur on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Love played the preseason opener in each of the last three seasons, so it's no real surprise the team will take the same approach this summer. LaFleur noted that he reserves the right to change his mind, but he also noted why he likes "getting your process down" ahead of the regular season. The Packers will be in Pittsburgh on Thursday, and they'll be back on the road against the Broncos for their second preseason game. Their only home game of the summer will be on August 28 against the Cardinals. |
Jordan Love player page
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) will miss 'at least' another week of practice, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: Jacobs dealt with numerous injuries last season, finishing with 929 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns in 15 games (all starts). He also had 36 receptions for 282 yards and a score. MarShawn Lloyd has been a bright spot in training camp, LaFleur said, and is likely to work with the No. 1 offense in the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. We'll have more on Jacobs as further details come to light. |
Josh Jacobs player page
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden (toe) returned to practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: While there were big expectations for Golden in his rookie year, he didn't get as many targets as expected. In 2025, Golden had 29 receptions for 361 yards. As Packers Talk suggested, this year there is more hope for Golden. The former first-round pick has already entrenched himself as one of the three starting WRs. He worked with the first team upon return Tuesday. Most likely, Golden will start as one of the Packers' outside receivers. He's being drafted as WR48. There's room for upside there. |
Former Washington Commanders WR Chris Hilton Jr. was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers Monday, Aug. 10.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers S Javon Bullard (foot) said he is dealing with a bone bruise in his foot but is in no danger of missing the start of the regular season.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers LB Micah Parsons (knee) said the most optimistic timetable for him is to return for the Week 6 game.
Link to storyMicah Parsons player page
Green Bay Packers OT Zach Bako-Bewele (knee) took his first 11-on-11 reps of training camp Sunday, Aug. 9, since undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn patellar tendon in the offseason.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers OT Zach Bako-Bewele (knee) took his first 11-on-11 reps of training camp Sunday, Aug. 9, since undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn patellar tendon in the offseason.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers DT Devonte Wyatt (ankle) returned to the practice field Sunday, Aug. 9, for the first time since suffering a season-ending ankle injury on Thanksgiving Day against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 27, 2025. Wyatt participated in team 11-on-11 drills for the first time.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers DL Javon Hargrave (knee) was on the practice field Sunday, Aug. 9, for the first time at training camp. He missed the final part of the team's offseason program due to 'a little flare up', and he started camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. He did individual drills Sunday. 'Going to meetings and not being able to watch yourself is just a different feeling,' Hargrave said. 'It was just good to be out there to do something.'
Link to storyJavon Hargrave player page
Green Bay Packers RB Christopher Brooks (hamstring) was able to take part in an indoor closed practice Sunday, Aug. 9. He was practicing for the first time at training camp after starting on the non-football injury (NFI) list due to a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: Brooks had a chance to seize the backup RB job behind Josh Jacobs after the team let Emanuel Wilson walk as a restricted free agent, but 2024 third round pick MarShawn Lloyd finally had a healthy offseason after seeing the Meyer Institute of Sport and learning how his recovery from a 2020 ACL tear had him overcompensating still, which caused a myriad of injuries. Lloyd is the back to target late in drafts behind Jacobs, who is dealing with a minor groin issue. |
Green Bay Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper (foot), LB Zaire Franklin (personal), CB Marlon Jones (undisclosed) and TE Josh Whyle (neck) are not taking part in an indoor closed practice Sunday, Aug. 9. However, head coach Matt LaFleur said none of the injuries or situations are considered long-term. Franklin, for instance, was away due to excused travel.
Link to storyZaire Franklin player page
Josh Whyle player page
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden (toe) did not take part in a closed indoor practice Sunday, Aug. 9, due to a toe injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur said that the injury is not a long-term concern.
| Footballguys view: Of this and Jayden Reed's ankle injury, this might be slightly more worrisome because Golden's game is more predicated on speed, and toe issues can keep a receiver from being able to really open up the throttle. We will still trust coach LaFleur that this is not something to worry about re: Golden's outlook this season as long as he's back at practice soon. |
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (ankle) did not at an indoor closed practice Sunday, Aug. 9, due to an ankle injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur said that the injury is not a long-term concern.
| Footballguys view: Matthew Golden also has a toe issue, so the Packers wide receivers are a little banged up right now. As long as Reed and Golden are back at practice soon, we will just chalk this up to normal camp wear and tear as players round into shape. |
Jayden Reed player page
Green Bay Packers WR Bo Melton (undisclosed) left practice early Friday, Aug. 7, because of an undisclosed reason.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) was given the day off and did not practice Friday, Aug. 7.
Link to storyTucker Kraft player page
Green Bay Packers WR Skyy Moore is 'looking more and more' like a player who will have a spot on the 53-man roster, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (groin) did not practice on Thursday, Aug. 6. The injury isn't considered to be long-term.
| Footballguys view: It's not a serious injury, but 2024 third round pick MarShawn Lloyd has had an impressive camp - and more importantly stayed healthy so far after two injury-riddled seasons in the NFL. Jacobs could have more company in the backfield than he has in the past, and it's fair to wonder if he is wearing down after logging at least 260 touches in each of the first seven years of his career. |
Josh Jacobs player page
Green Bay Packers CB Carrington Valentine (hamstring) remains out of practice Thursday, Aug. 6, and won't practice this week, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Savion Williams is competing with WRs Bo Melton, Skyy Moore, and J. Michael Sturdivant for the No. 4 receiver job, in the opinion of ESPN's Ben Solak.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden is set to 'step cleanly' into the role that current New England Patriots WR Romeo Doubs filled for the Packers last season, according to ESPN's Ben Solak, who notes that with Doubs and Philadelphia Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks gone, there are 131 targets that are available to be filled this year.
| Footballguys view: Golden came on late last year, and he has the speed, toughness, and ball skills to a quality downfield target to complement Christian Watson's speed and Jayden Reed's ability to get open from the slot and add yards after the catch. Golden could be a big play threat if he develops and the Packers offensive line gels, but don't let this item scare you off of Reed, who already has proven that he can be a solid WR3/Flex even if he's not always on the field in two wide receiver sets. |
Green Bay Packers TE Luke Lachey (undisclosed) and TE RJ Maryland (undisclosed) were moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyFree-agent TE McCallan Castles (Rams) and undrafted free-agent Drew Biber were signed by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Financial terms were not disclosed. Green Bay Packers TEs Luke Lachey and RJ Maryland were waived with the waived/injured designation in a corresponding move.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers DL Micah Parsons (knee) is reportedly back to running and is hoping to start making cuts on his knee in the next six weeks, according to Parsons on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: It remains unclear when Parsons will be back on the field. The Packers know his long-term value to the team is greater than what a few early-season games are worth, so everyone should be on board with Parsons getting as much time as needed to feel like he can be the defensive force that the Packers need him to be this season. We'll continue to watch for more. |
Micah Parsons player page
Green Bay Packers OT Brant Banks (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, Aug. 3, and has been activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed worked alongside WR Christian Watson in two-receiver sets on Sunday, Aug. 2.
| Footballguys view: We also had Jordan Love saying Matthew Golden will be the "X" receiver, which would imply that he could get in some two wide receiver sets with Watson, who will presumably work as the "Z" receiver. Reed should get more snaps and targets with Romeo Doubs gone to New England, but just how much more - and how much value Golden could have this year - will depend on who is on the field in two wide receiver sets. |
Jayden Reed player page
Green Bay Packers TE RJ Maryland (hamstring) and CB Carrington Valentine (hamstring) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 3, because of hamstring injuries.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) has a chance to participate in the joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals later this month if he does not suffer any setbacks, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: In other words, don't expect to see Kraft do a lot this summer even though he should be ready for the season opener at Minnesota. It will take a bit of a leap of faith to start him in his first game coming off of ACL surgery, so if you're not comfortable with that, pay close attention to your other tight end's Week 1 matchup to manage the early season risk in Kraft's fantasy profile. |
Tucker Kraft player page
Green Bay Packers CB Carrington Valentine (undisclosed) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 2, because of an undisclosed injury.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers CB Kamal Hadden (ankle) has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list and will participate in his first practice session Sunday, Aug. 2. Hadden is recovering from an ankle injury that was sustained in Week 17 of the 2025 season while tackling Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Brenden Rice (undisclosed) was waived/injured Friday, July 31.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Friday, July 31, and will practice.
| Footballguys view: Kraft's stay on the PUP was short. He does not rely on explosive movements as a route runner or otherwise need to be at true full speed to harvest most of the fantasy value he can create. Kraft also has a warrior mentality on the field, so he should have no problem with the psychological side of returning from a serious injury. He was the #1 tight end in PPR leagues when he went down, so Kraft could end up being a great value going off of the board as TE5 in the seventh round in the latest Footballguys Consensus ADP. |
Tucker Kraft player page
Free-agent WR Kaden Prather (Bills) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers Thursday, July 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Elijhah Badger (Chiefs), WR Elijah Cooks (Saints), WR Kaden Prather (Bills), TE McCallan Castles (Packers), TE Brandon Frazier (Falcons) and TE Briley Moore (Titans) recently worked out for the Green Bay Packers.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, July 29, because of a hamstring injury.
Link to storyKeisean Nixon player page
Green Bay Packers WR Brenden Rice (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 29.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers OG Aaron Banks (undisclosed) and DT Nazir Stackhouse (undisclosed) passed their physicals Wednesday, July 29, and have been activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers LS Matthew Orzech (calf) is not practicing because of a calf injury.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers TE Luke Musgrave (neck) is on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list because of neck injury, and the team will be cautious with his return, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com suggests, if Musgrave is able to return to the practice field in short order, he may benefit from increased reps as Tucker Kraft (ACL), who is also on the active/PUP list, progresses in his own recovery. That said, Kraft expects to resume practicing soon and to be on the field for Week 1. His presence would obviously limit Musgrave's opportunities. |
Luke Musgrave player page
Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst said earlier Wednesday that tight end Tucker Kraft will return "sooner rather than later." Kraft, who is on the active/physically unable to perform list, echoed that later Wednesday. Kraft said he expects to begin practicing "very soon," Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com reports.
| Footballguys view: Kraft tore the ACL in his right knee in a Nov. 2 game against the Panthers. He underwent surgery later that month. The season opener on Sept. 13 is still 46 days away, which is why Gutekunst says Kraft's participation in Week 1 is "very much a possibility." Kraft caught 32 passes for 489 yards and six touchdowns in the eight games last season before his injury. Based on Kraft's TE5 ADP, fantasy investors are buying the early return. |
Tucker Kraft player page
Green Bay Packers OT Brant Banks, LS Matthew Orzech, DE Jordon Riley, and DT Nazir Stackhouse were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Tuesday, July 28.
Link to storyFree-agent PK Lenny Kreig (Jets) and TE Thomas Yassmin (Chargers) have been signed by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, July 28. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The Packers also released LB Dante Barnett.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers K Lucas Havrisik was waived by the team on Tuesday, July 28.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers DL Micah Parsons is expected to miss 'the first month and a half of the season,' according to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman.
| Footballguys view: Schneidman believes Parsons ' return in Week 6 is the best-case scenario. Nine months of no football gives him a practice return of Week 4 prep and a couple of weeks to ramp up. "Never doubt a guy with his physical gifts," Schneidman said, "but we also don't know how the rest of his rehab will go." Stay tuned. |
Micah Parsons player page
The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, reported: "Tucker Kraft told us that he expects to play in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings."
| Footballguys view: Although he opened camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, Kraft has been targeting a Week 1 return from the torn ACL he suffered last season. We'll continue to monitor that. Kraft can be activated from the PUP list at any time. In addition to being ready to play, Schneidman told viewers he wouldn't be surprised if Kraft becomes the "highest paid tight end in the league in the next couple of weeks." |
Tucker Kraft player page
Green Bay Packers RB Chris Brooks (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Monday, July 27.
| Footballguys view: The NFI list is for players who are injured away from team activities. Brooks was likely injured at some point outside the team's offseason workout program, reported among the team's injured players on Monday and failed his physical. Unless he can come off the NFI list before Wednesday morning, Brooks will miss the team's first training camp practice. Brooks signed a two-year deal to return to the Packers this offseason. A versatile running back who can catch and block, Brooks is likely to be a top backup behind Josh Jacobs in 2026. |































