2026 Injury Report
Nixon (groin) was a limited participant at the Packers' practice Wednesday.
Nixon was able to play through a shoulder injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Panthers on Thursday Night Football, but he may have tweaked the groin injury that bothered him leading up to Week 7. The cornerback's ability to practice in any capacity is a positive sign, and he'll have two more chances to practice in full before Sunday's matchup with New England.
Watson (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
After making a visit to the hospital during last Thursday's win against the Panthers, Watson was able to return and finished with eight catches (on 10 targets) for 113 yards. Afterward, he was revealed to have a broken rib, which likely will be an injury he plays through while managing pain tolerance. In any case, Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at New England.
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Franklin (shin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Franklin started the week as a nonparticipant in practice Wednesday and hasn't played since Week 6 after suffering a hairline fracture in his shin. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur added Wednesday that the 30-year-old is making progress in his recovery and he hopes Franklin can return soon. The ninth-year pro has 41 tackles (18 solo), one pass deflection and one forced fumble in six games this season.
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Brooks (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Packers on Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Brooks was a limited participant at the team's first practice of the week as Green Bay opened his 21-day practice window Wednesday. The running back has been on IR since suffering an ankle injury in Week 4 against the Buccaneers, but he could be nearing a return to action.
Parson (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Head coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic earlier Wednesday that Parsons will participate in individual drills in his return to practice. Before that could go down, though, the Packers designated him for return from the reserve/PUP list, per the NFL's transaction log. According to Ryan Wood of USA Today, Parson declined to "pinpoint a day" for his first game action since Dec. 14, 2025 at Denver, but Green Bay now has a 21-day window in which to evaluate him and determine when that'll occur.
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The Packers placed Monk (quadriceps) on injured reserve Monday.
A fifth-round pick in 2024, Monk started the first three games of the season at right guard and was called upon to man center Sunday against the Lions after Sean Rhyan exited with an ankle injury. With Rhyan out multiple weeks and Monk slated to miss at least four games, the Packers will likely turn to John Williams at center after he came on to play the first 58 offensive snaps of his career against Detroit on Sunday.
Packers head coach Matt Lafleur said Thursday it's "tough to say" whether Musgrave (neck) plays this season, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Musgrave has yet to return to the Packers since being placed on the PUP list prior to Week 1 of the regular season, and until the 26-year-old proves otherwise, he will likely continue to sit out. Tucker Kraft and Jonnu Smith will continue leading the charge at the tight end position.
The Packers placed Ford (calf) on injured reserve Saturday.
Ford emerged from this past Sunday's win over Chicago with a calf injury and didn't practice at all this week. He's now slated to miss a minimum of four contests while on IR. Ford has been working in a rotational role along Green Bay's defensive line this season and has amassed five tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through five contests.
The Packers placed Hargrave (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday.
Hargrave suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in last Sunday's win over the Bears, so this move is a mere formality. Green Bay's defense continues to be hit by injuries, as the unit awaits Micah Parsons' (knee) season debut. Chris McClellan and Anthony Campbell (ankle) will be next up for heavier snap loads up front on the defensive line.
The Packers placed Moore (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
Moore wasn't able to return after injuring his ankle last Sunday against the Bears, and in the midst of not practicing during Week 6 prep, he was seen wearing a boot on his left boot and using a scooter to move about the locker room, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Moore thus will miss at least the next four games, meaning his next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Nov. 15 against the Vikings. In Moore's absence, some combination of Bo Melton, Savion Williams (ankle) and Matthew Golden likely will handle return duties.
Cooper (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve by the Packers on Tuesday.
Cooper suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, and he will now spend the rest of the season on IR. In his absence, Zaire Franklin and Isaiah McDuffie will operate as the team's primary options at inside linebacker.
Green Bay placed Brinson (calf/groin) on injured reserve Saturday.
Brinson hurt his calf during the preseason and didn't suit up for the Packers' first three games. He logged a limited practice Wednesday but slipped and injured his groin, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, and was then a DNP both Thursday and Friday. Though Brinson's placement on IR means the Packers now have an open roster spot, they didn't add anyone to the active roster or elevate any players ahead of Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay, so they'll enter that contest with a 52-man roster.
The Packers are expected to place Reed (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Reed remains without a clear timeline for a return after sustaining a neck injury that resulted in a brief stay in the hospital in the Packers' Week 2 win over the Jets, but his impending move to IR ensures that he'll remain out for at least Green Bay's next four games. With Reed out indefinitely, second-year player Matthew Golden should be further insulated as the Packers' No. 2 receiver, while the likes of Skyy Moore, Bo Melton and J. Michael Sturdivant should see more involvement in three- and four-wide sets.
The Packers placed Bako-Bewele (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bako-Bewele sustained a complete tear of his right patellar tendon in the Packers' Week 2 overtime win over the Jets. The right tackle is out for the season and has thus been placed on injured reserve. Laken Tomlinson is the new reserve offensive lineman for the team, and Anthony Belton is expected to be the starting right tackle for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Oliver is dealing with Achilles and calf injuries. and is considered week-to-week, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Oliver must miss at least the first four games of the regular season on injured reserve before he is eligible to return to the Packers' active roster. This minimum timeframe appears to align well with the linebacker's injury, and the 2025 fifth-rounder should return from IR and suit up shortly after the four-game period ends.
Green Bay reverted Yassmin (undisclosed) to injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Yassmin was waived/injured Sunday and went unclaimed on waivers. The Australian tight end has yet to play in an NFL game and will miss the entire 2026 season while on IR unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Packers.
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McDuffie finished last Thursday's 27-19 win over Carolina with 10 tackles (three solo).
McDuffie tied with Evan Williams for the team lead in tackles. He played every one of the Packers' defensive snaps for the second straight game in the absence of Zaire Franklin (shin). McDuffie has tallied 21 tackles in the pair of contests, so he's looking like a strong IDP option, at least for as long as Franklin remains sidelined.
Williams recorded 10 total tackles (seven solo) during Thursday night's 27-19 win over the Panthers.
Williams finished tied for the team lead in takedowns with linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, notching double-digit stops for the fourth time this season. The safety has now compiled 71 total tackles (44 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed, two of which are interceptions, and a fumble recovery over the first eight games of the 2026 campaign.
Wyatt (ankle) is active for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.
Wyatt was listed as questionable heading into this contest due to an ankle injury. However, he is cleared to suit up for Week 8 versus Carolina. The 28-year-old has appeared in seven regular-season games during the 2026 campaign, amassing 18 total tackles (10 solo) and 2.0 sacks.
McKinney posted 10 tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.
Sunday was the first time since Week 17 of the 2025 season that McKinney posted double-digit tackles, and he finished second on the Packers in that category behind Isaiah McDuffie (11). McKinney has played every single defensive snap in six of seven regular-season games and is up to 31 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three interceptions on the year.
St-Juste (hamstring) was estimated as a full participant on Monday's practice report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
St-Juste has missed the past two games with the injury, but his full estimation paves the way for a return Thursday night against the Panthers. The cornerback has logged one tackle across four games this season.
