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Quay Walker LB | GB
Packers' Quay Walker: Career year in 2025
Walker tallied 128 tackles (58 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and five pass defenses over 14 regular-season games with the Packers in 2025.
Despite missing two games in November due to a neck injury, Walker managed to post a career high in combined tackles while logging 2.5 sacks for a third consecutive season. He posted at least nine tackles in nine games during the 2025 season, including in each of his final four appearances before sitting out of Week 18 against the Vikings for rest purposes. The Packers opted to decline Walker's fifth-year team option in May, and with the two sides unable to reach an agreement on an extension, the 2022 first-rounder will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, though Green Bay could utilize the franchise tag on the Georgia product.
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Isaiah McDuffie LB | GB
Packers' Isaiah McDuffie: Tallies 92 stops in 2025
McDuffie recorded 92 tackles (47 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one interception across 17 regular-season games in 2025.
McDuffie worked as a rotational linebacker, with Quay Walker and Edgerrin Cooper working on an every-down basis. Though McDuffie lost snaps compared to his 2024 campaign, he remained very productive on a per-snap basis. He'll enter 2026 in the final year of a two-year contract, and he could be asked to step into a larger role if Walker departs in free agency.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Packers' Brandon McManus: Finishes 2025 season strong
McManus went 24-for-30 on field-goal attempts and 32-for-33 on extra-point tries over 14 regular-season games with the Packers in 2025.
McManus missed at least one kick between Weeks 2 and 4 before missing the Packers' next two games due to a right quadriceps injury. He proceeded to go 4-for-8 on field-goal attempts over his next three outings before sitting out Week 11 against the Giants after aggravating his quad injury. That extra rest seemed to do the trick, as McManus was perfect in his return, making all 13 of his field-goal attempts and each of his 16 point-after tries over the final seven games of the regular season. McManus will be on the books for the Packers for the next two seasons after signing a three-year, $15.3 million contract in March.
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Josh Whyle TE | GB
Packers' Josh Whyle: Sees more snaps after Kraft injury
Whyle logged five catches (on six targets) for 36 yards and a touchdown across eight regular-season games with the Packers in 2025.
Whyle spent the first half of the season on the Packers' practice squad after failing to make the Titans' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. There wasn't a path to playing time for the third-year tight end until Tucker Kraft tore his ACL in Week 9 against the Panthers, which prompted the Packers to sign Whyle to the active roster in early November to serve as the team's TE2 behind Luke Musgrave. Whyle didn't see more than one target in any of his eight regular-season appearances, serving mostly as a blocker on offense. He will have the ability to test the waters during the 2026 offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Rashan Gary DE | GB
Packers' Rashan Gary: Another impactful season
Gary recorded 45 tackles (25 solo), including 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one recovered fumble across 16 regular-season games in 2025.
The Packers underwent some changes along their defensive line and pass rushers entering 2025, but Gary remained a consistent force. He tallied at least 7.5 sacks for the third consecutive season and also recorded 20 quarterback hits -- the latter serving as the third-highest mark of his career. Gary should remain a key part of Green Bay's defensive line for its playoff run and into 2026, as he remains under contract for two more years.
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Luke Musgrave TE | GB
Packers' Luke Musgrave: Quiet end to regular season
Musgrave played just two offensive snaps and was not targeted during Green Bay's regular-season finale against the Vikings.
Musgrave has operated as Green Bay's top tight end since Tucker Kraft (ACL) suffered a season-ending injury Week 9. His receiving production has been underwhelming, however, and despite suiting up for all 17 regular-season games, Musgrave has totaled just 24 catches for 252 yards (on 31 targets) without a single touchdown. He surpassed 50 receiving yards in just one of those 17 appearances. Musgrave will continue to handle the No. 1 tight end role during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Bears.
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Robert Spillane LB | NE
Patriots' Robert Spillane: Ready to face Chargers
Spillane (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday.
Spillane finally appears back to full health and ready to return to New England's starting lineup for the first time since Week 13. Barring any setbacks, expect Spillane to return to his usual starting role at inside linebacker during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Chargers.
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Added to injury report Thursday
Boutte (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday.
Boutte wasn't listed on the Patriots' initial injury report Wednesday, so it's unclear if the wideout emerged from that session with a hamstring issue or sustained an injury during Thursday's practice. Friday's final report will reveal whether Boutte approaches Sunday's playoff opener against the Chargers with an injury designation, in any case.
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Jack Gibbens LB | NE
Patriots' Jack Gibbens: Upgrades to full practice
Gibbens (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Gibbens was listed as limited Wednesday due to an ankle issue, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Chargers. He stands to handle his usual key rotational role behind starting linebacker Christian Elliss.
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Bradley Bozeman C | LAC
Chargers' Bradley Bozeman: Ready to face Patriots
Bozeman (concussion) is not listed on Thursday's injury report.
Bozeman could not suit up for Los Angeles' regular-season finale in Week 18, but he's now fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is on track to play in Sunday's wild-card round on the road against New England. Expect Bozeman to draw his usual start at center versus the Patriots.