Packers' Jaire Alexander: Could miss time due to PCL injury
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Alexander said Thursday that he's dealing with a "tear on my PCL" and may miss some time, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander initially suffered the injury in the waning moments of the Packers' Week 8 win at Jacksonville, which sidelined him Week 9 against the Lions. Following a Week 10 bye, he was active this past Sunday in Chicago but lasted just 10 snaps on defense before aggravating the knee in question. With no clear timetable for a return to action, Alexander may miss his fourth game of the campaign Sunday versus the 49ers, which would allow Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine to start at cornerback for Green Bay.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Could miss Week 12 due to injury
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Head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Cooper suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Cooper was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report after sustaining the injury, which prevented him from taking the field during Thursday's session. It appears the rookie second-round pick is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the 49ers, though he would give himself a chance to play if he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Cooper (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Texas A&M appears to have picked up a hamstring injury in the Packers' Week 11 win over the Bears, despite playing 49 defensive snaps and recording eight total tackles. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play through the issue in Week 12, when the Packers host the 49ers.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Begins week as limited
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Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Williams played through his hamstring issue in the Packers' Week 11 win over the Bears, recording six total tackles across 67 defensive snaps. This suggests that Wednesday's limited session is most likely precautionary, however, the rookie safety could be in jeopardy of missing the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers if he downgrades to no participation Thursday or Friday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Not practicing Wednesday
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Alexander (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Alexander was forced out of Sunday's game at Chicago early with a knee injury, and now it looks like his availability for Week 12 is in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the 49ers.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Tallies eight stops vs. Chicago
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Bullard recorded eight total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.
Despite logging his second-lowest defensive snap share (72 percent) of the season Sunday, Bullard finished as one of Green Bay's top tacklers, trailing Xavier McKinney and Carrington Valentine, who each posted nine stops. The 2024 second-round pick from Georgia is off to a strong start through the first 10 games of his rookie campaign, having recorded 59 total tackles and one pass defended while primarily playing in the slot. He's expected to continue improving as he adapts to his new position throughout the season.
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Packers' Carrington Valentine: Impresses in Week 11
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Valentine recorded nine total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.
The second-year corner from Kentucky capitalized on his increased snaps with the Packers' first-team defense after Jaire Alexander exited Sunday's win due to an aggravation of his knee injury, tying Xavier McKinney as the team's leading tackler. Valentine hasn't seen much defensive work this season after being an integral part of the Packers' defense during his rookie campaign. He's posted 15 total tackles and one pass defended through Green Bay's first 10 regular-season games in 2024. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Alexander's injury is not believed to be serious, so Valentine will likely resume his role as the Packers' top backup corner in Week 12, when the 49ers visit Green Bay.
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Packers' Xavier McKinney: Great effort in win
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McKinney recorded nine total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.
The first-year Packer posted a season-high nine stops in Sunday's narrow win, tying Carrington Valentine as Green Bay's leading tackler. McKinney has had a phenomenal start to his tenure in Green Bay, tallying 51 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and intercepting six passes while playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps through 10 games. He's expected to continue making plays as one of the NFL's top safeties when the Packers host the 49ers in Week 12.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Avoids serious injury
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The knee injury that knocked Alexander out of Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears is not believed to be serious, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Rapoport further reported that Alexander is "going to be okay" and that Sunday's injury was a continuation of one that the cornerback had already been working through. The seventh-year pro did miss the Packers' Week 9 loss to the Lions with the injury before Green Bay's Week 10 bye. Alexander has 16 tackles (15 solo), seven passes defensed, two interceptions and a fumble recovery in seven games this season.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Won't return vs. Chicago
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Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Alexander may have aggravated a knee issue that caused him to be sidelined against the Lions in Week 9. With Alexander out for the remainder of Sunday's contest, Eric Stokes will see an uptick in snaps with the Packers' first-team defense opposite Keisean Nixon.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Leaves game with knee injury
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Alexander (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears.
Alexander came into Sunday's game nursing a knee injury, and it appears he aggravated the issue. If he's unable to return, Eric Stokes will likely take over at corner opposite starter Keisean Nixon.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Returning for Week 11
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Williams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Chicago, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 8 against the Jaguars, which was severe enough for him to be inactive against the Lions in Week 9. The rookie fourth-round pick benefited from additional rest courtesy of the Packers' Week 10 bye, however, as he was able to log limited practices all week and will play Sunday. He will reclaim his starting spot at strong safety alongside free safety Xavier McKinney.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Will play vs. Chicago
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Alexander (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander was unable to play against the Lions in Week 9 due to a knee injury. However, with the Packers on a bye in Week 10, Alexander took advantage of the additional rest and returned to practice this week on a limited basis. That appears to be good enough for the 2018 first-round pick to suit up for Sunday's NFC North clash.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Questionable for Week 11
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Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Williams got in three limited practices this week after being inactive for Week 10 against the Lions. Williams will look to draw back into the starting lineup versus Chicago. He has 28 tackles (18 solo), one interception and one forced fumble on the season.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Williams (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 8 against the Jaguars, which was severe enough for him to be sidelined against the Lions in Week 9. The issue seems to have lingered beyond the Packers' Week 10 bye, as Williams was limited in the first practice of the week, but the rookie fourth-round pick will have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Limited Wednesday
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Alexander (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Alexander has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Packers' Week 8 win over the Jaguars. However, Wednesday's limited session suggests he could be nearing a return to the field. Alexander's participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bears.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Some hope of returning Sunday
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday he was optimistic Williams (hamstring) would be able to play in Week 11 at Chicago, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Williams spent the Packers' last game before their bye on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue he picked up in Week 8 at Jacksonville, but there's hope that will be the only game he'll have to miss as he recovers. His name will be one to watch for when Green Bay releases its first official practice report of the week Wednesday.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Hopeful to play at Chicago
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he was optimistic Alexander (knee) would be able to play in Week 11 against the Bears, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander was unable to play in the Packers' last game before their bye due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 at Jacksonville, but it now seems like he could avoid missing any more game action with that issue. Green Bay's first official practice report of the week Wednesday will shed more light on his potential availability for Sunday.
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Ralen Goforth: Parts ways with Green Bay
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The Packers released Goforth (ankle) from IR with an injury settlement Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Goforth had been waived with an injury designation in late August, and he reverted to IR after clearing waivers. By reaching an injury settlement with Green Bay, the linebacker could sign with another NFL team and play this season. Goforth originally signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in May.
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Packers' Lukas Van Ness: Set to see increased role
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Van Ness should see an increased role with the Packers' first-team defense following Preston Smith's trade to the Jets on Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Van Ness served as a rotational edge rusher through the first nine games of the regular season while also contributing to special teams. However, following Smith's departure and assuming Green Bay doesn't add any other veteran edge rushers, Van Ness should start with the first-team defense alongside Rashan Gary and defensive tackles Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt. Van Ness -- the Packers' first-round selection of the 2023 NFL Draft -- has accumulated 20 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery during the 2024 regular season.
