Bullard (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game versus the Saints.
Bullard missed last Sunday's win over the Seahawks with an ankle injury, which also kept him sidelined during practice Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. The rookie safety will now turn his attention toward getting healthy for the matchup versus Minnesota on Sunday, Dec. 29. With Bullard out and fellow rookie Evan Williams (quad) listed as questionable, it's possible that core special-teamer Zayne Anderson will have to step into a starting role opposite free safety Xavier McKinney.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Questionable for MNF
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Alexander (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Alexander has been battling a PCL injury that's kept him sidelined for each of the last four weeks. The 27-year-old participated in full for three straight days during Week 16 prep, though he's clearly still not fully healthy. Should Alexander end up sitting out for the fifth game in a row, then Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Eric Stokes would likely slot in as the Packers' top three cornerbacks.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Pops up with injury Saturday
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Williams is questionable for Monday's game against the Saints with a quad injury.
Williams did not appear on Green Bay's practice report Thursday or Friday before showing up as a limited participant Saturday. The rookie safety has quickly stepped into a significant role in the secondary this season, tallying 49 tackles and three passes defended over 13 appearances. With fellow rookie Javon Bullard (ankle) already ruled out, defensive backs Zayne Anderson and Keisean Nixon will likely step up into bigger roles if Williams ultimately ends up inactive.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Won't play Week 16
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Walker (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Saints.
Walker exited with an ankle injury during last Sunday's win against the Seahawks, and he logged three straight DNPs during Week 16 prep. Over 13 appearances this season, the third-year linebacker has already logged over 100 tackles, marking his third straight season doing so. With Walker sidelined, veteran Eric Wilson will likely step up as Green Bay's defensive play caller alongside fellow off-ball linebackers Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Logs another DNP
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Bullard (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Bullard has not returned to practice since sustaining an ankle injury in the Packers' Week 14 loss to the Lions. He likely needs to practice in a limited capacity Saturday to have a chance at suiting up Monday night, when the Packers host the Saints. If Bullard misses his second consecutive game in Week 16, expect Keisean Nixon to move to slot corner, with Carrington Valentine starting as one of Green Bay's outside corners.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Misses another practice
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Walker (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
It appears increasingly likely that Walker will be held out of the Packers' Week 16 matchup against the Saints on Monday night, as he's now logged back-to-back DNPs after sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 15 win over the Seahawks. If Walker is sidelined Monday night, expect Isaiah McDuffie to start alongside Edgerrin Cooper in Green Bay's linebacker corps.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Appears past knee injury
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Alexander (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Alexander has missed the Packers' last four games due to a PCL injury in his knee that he suffered against the Bears in Week 11. He was able to log full practices last week, and while he didn't play against the Seahawks this past Sunday, he is on track to play against the Saints on Monday.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Absent from practice Thursday
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Bullard (ankle) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Bullard's ankle injury prevented him from suiting up Sunday versus the Seahawks, and his status still appears up in the air heading into Monday's matchup against the Saints. The rookie second-round pick will likely need to resume practicing in at least a limited fashion Friday or Saturday to have a chance at suiting up Week 16.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Unable to practice Thursday
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Walker (ankle) is not practicing Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The Packers have left the door open for Walker to suit up Monday against the Saints, but he may be fighting an uphill battle after coach Matt LaFleur referred to his injury as "more of a week-to-week type deal." Walker will have two more chances to practice heading into Week 16 action.
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Packers' Carrington Valentine: Logs first INT of 2024
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Valentine registered three tackles (one solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) during Green Bay's 30-13 win over Seattle this past Sunday.
Valentine got the start at outside cornerback this past Sunday due to Jaire Alexander (knee) being sidelined with an injury. Valentine ended up playing 55 defensive snaps and nabbed his first interception of the regular season when he picked off a Geno Smith pass intended for Noah Fant late in the second quarter, which halted the Seahawks' red zone drive in the process. Valentine could start at outside corner opposite Keisean Nixon against the Saints on Monday if Alexander is unable to progress in his recovery enough to play.
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Packers' Kingsley Enagbare: Sacks Howell twice in Week 15
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Enagbare registered five solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks, during the Packers' 30-13 win over the Seahawks this past Sunday.
Enagbare sacked Sam Howell twice within a span of three plays late in the third quarter, which forced the Seahawks to punt on the first play of the fourth quarter. Enagbare is up to 4.5 sacks through 14 regular-season games, and he'll look to add to his total against the Saints on Monday.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Flashes in Week 15
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Cooper racked up seven tackles (six solo) a sack, an interception and two pass deflections in Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Seahawks.
Cooper returned from a three-game absence in style, leading his team in tackles while picking up both the third full sack and first interception of his professional career. Cooper was on the field for only 34 of the 59 plays that Green Bay's defense recorded, but don't be surprised to see him more involved moving forward -- particularly if fellow linebacker Quay Walker (ankle) is forced to miss time.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Not ruled out for Week 16
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Walker (ankle) has a chance to be available for Monday's game against the Saints but called the situation "more of a week-to-week type deal," Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
LaFleur said Green Bay "will give [Walker] through the week and see where he's at," but it sounds like the ankle injury sustained by the 2022 first-round pick in the first half of Sunday's win over Seattle could keep him sidelined Week 16. In the event that Walker is unavailable versus New Orleans on Monday, Eric Wilson and rookie fourth-round pick Ty'Ron Hopper could see increased defensive opportunities in the Packers' linebacker corps.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Out for rest of game
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Walker has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Seahawks with an ankle injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Walker suffered the injury late in the first half. The linebacker compiled three tackles before exiting the game.
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Packers' Corey Ballentine: Active against Seattle
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Ballentine (knee) is active for Sunday night's game versus Seattle.
Ballentine was inactive last week against Detroit, but he's healthy and should fill his normal role on special teams and as a reserve in the Packers' secondary.
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Packers' Javon Bullard: Missing Week 15
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Bullard (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Bullard sustained a ankle injury in the Packers' Week 14 loss to the Lions and didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined Sunday. With Bullard missing the Week 15 contest, Green Bay will likely play Keisean Nixon, Eric Stokes and Carrington Valentine as its top three cornerbacks.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Ready for Week 15
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Williams (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The rookie safety from Oregon sustained a concussion in the Packers' Week 14 loss to the Lions, but he was able to practice in full both Thursday and Friday and has now cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, per Hodkiewicz. Williams has recorded 45 total tackles, three passes defended and one forced fumble through his first 12 games in the NFL. He's expected to serve as the Packers' top strong safety in Week 15.
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Packers' Edgerrin Cooper: Returning in Week 15
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Cooper (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Texas A&M has missed each of the Packers' last three games due to hamstring injury sustained in practice. Cooper returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday for the first time since sustaining the injury, and after upgrading to full participation Friday, he appears to have recovered from the issue. Expect Cooper to start alongside Quay Walker as part of the Packers' top inside linebacker duo in Week 15.
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Packers' Isaiah McDuffie: Ready for Sunday night
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McDuffie (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
McDuffie practiced in full Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions, so it appears he's moved past his ankle injury in time to play Sunday night. The Boston College product played 100 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps in a Week 14 loss to the Lions and recorded a career-best 15 total tackles. However, he'll likely revert to his usual reserve role in Week 15 with rookie Edgerrin Cooper returning from injury.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Missing more time
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Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Friday that Alexander (knee) won't play in Sunday night's matchup against the Seahawks, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Alexander practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday; however, LaFleur told reporters Friday that he didn't feel the All-Pro corner was ready to return based off what he observed at practice throughout the week. The Louisville product is now set to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, with Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine expected to serve as Green Bay's top outside cornerback duo until Alexander recovers from his PCL injury.
