Packers' Micah Parsons: Limited in return to practice
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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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Packers' Zaire Franklin: Does not practice Wednesday
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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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Packers' Micah Parsons: Making return to practice Wednesday
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Parsons (knee) will be designated for return from the reserve/PUP list and will take part in individual work during Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Parsons will take part in practice for the first time in nearly 11 months, after a lengthy recovery from surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee, which he tore in a Dec. 14, 2025 game against the Broncos. Though LaFleur confirmed that Parsons has been cleared for full activity, the Packers are expected to limit the star edge rusher to individual work throughout Week 9. Parsons is then expected to advance to team work in Week 10, and if his knee continues to respond well to practice coming out of a Week 11 bye, he'll likely be activated from the PUP list to make his 2026 debut Nov. 25 versus the Rams.
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Packers' Isaiah McDuffie: Racks up 10 stops in Week 8 victory
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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.
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Packers' Ty'Ron Hopper: Comes up huge in Week 8 win
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Hopper recorded eight tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three defensed passes, including an interception, in last Thursday's 27-19 victory over Carolina.
Hopper finished third on Green Bay with his eight stops, but that was only one part of his impactful performance. The third-year linebacker picked off Bryce Young in the backfield in the second quarter to give the Packers the ball in Carolina territory, and he sacked Young early in the third period on a drive that ended in a Panthers punt. Hopper has started and logged over a 90 percent defensive snap share each of the past two weeks, and given his performance against Carolina, he doesn't figure to give up that role soon.
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Packers' Micah Parsons: On track to practice this week
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Head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that the Packers' "intention" is for Parsons (knee) to resume practicing in Week 9, Weston Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports. "It's gonna be a process trying to get him back," LaFleur said. "We're hopeful he'll be able to get out there sometime this week."
Once the Packers officially designate Parsons for return from the PUP list, the team will have 21 days to evaluate him in practice before reinstating him to the 53-man roster. Parsons, who is working his way back from the torn ACL he sustained last December, doesn't appear to be in consideration to play this Sunday against the Patriots if he resumes practicing this week. Instead, the Packers are targeting their Nov. 25 game against the Rams in Week 12 for Parsons' debut, per Ian Rapoport of ESPN. The star edge rusher is initially expected to be limited to individual work once the Packers open his 21-day window before potentially advancing to team drills in Week 10.
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Packers' Micah Parsons: Could return for Thanksgiving Eve
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Parsons (knee) and the Packers are targeting a return for Week 12 against the Rams on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and ESPN reports.
Parsons remains on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from a torn ACL that he sustained in December of 2025. Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Parsons has a chance to resume during Week 9 prep, but he would likely have to string together consecutive full practices in order to be removed from the Packers' PUP list. Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell will continue to operate as Green Bay's primary edge rushers while Parsons is on the mend.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Cleared to play Thursday
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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.
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Packers' Keisean Nixon: Added to injury report as questionable
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Nixon (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Nixon was a late addition to the injury report, popping up as questionable Thursday after originally avoiding an injury designation Wednesday. If the starting boundary cornerback is unable to suit up Thursday, Carrington Valentine or Benjamin St-Juste would be the top candidates to join Brandon Cisse in trying to slow down a Panthers receiving corps led by Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Tagged as questionable vs. Carolina
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Wyatt (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Wyatt was listed as a limited practice participants in each of the last two sessions of Week 8 prep, so his official status may not be known until the Packers announce their list of inactive players until about 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff Thursday. Anthony Campbell (ankle) and Jordon Riley would both be in line for more rotational snaps on the defensive line if Wyatt is not cleared to play.
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Packers' Zaire Franklin: Ruled out for TNF
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Franklin (shin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Franklin is considered week-to-week due to a hairline fracture in his leg, and the injury will cause him to miss a second consecutive game. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to serve as the Packers' starters at inside linebacker in the absence of Franklin, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Packers' Micah Parsons: Could practice in Week 9 prep
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Parsons (knee) could return to practice as soon as Nov. 4, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reported Tuesday.
Parsons tore his ACL on Dec. 14, 2025. The star pass rusher is preparing to return to the field any week now. It remains unclear whether Week 9 practice will lead to an activation for the game against the Patriots or if Parsons will need to wait until a future week to suit up in 2026.
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Packers' Isaiah McDuffie: Steps up in Franklin's absence
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McDuffie logged 11 tackles (six solo), one fumble and one fumble recovery during the Packers' 20-17 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
McDuffie was operating in an elevated role defensively due to the absence of veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin). McDuffie answered the call by playing every single defensive snap while leading the Packers in tackles. He was credited with forcing the ball out of Jahmyr Gibbs' hands late in the second quarter, although it appeared as though it was the hand of Lions center Cade Mays that caused the fumble. However, McDuffie did land on the loose ball caused by a botched snap from Mays to Jared Goff early in the third, which the Packers' offense capitalized on with a five-play drive that ended with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Josh Jacobs. Franklin was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his shin, so McDuffie figures to be remain a starter on defense in the short term, with the Packers hosting the Panthers on Thursday.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Limited in Tuesday's walkthrough
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Wyatt (ankle) was a limited participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Tuesday was an upgrade from Wyatt's DNP on Monday as he works through an ankle issue that he picked up during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions. He'll have one more chance to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Thursday night's game against the Panthers.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Tagged as DNP on Monday
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Wyatt (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Wyatt suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Detroit. However, the 28-year-old managed to return to that contest, so unless he suffered a setback, he should be good to go Thursday versus the Panthers.
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Packers' Zaire Franklin: Dealing with hairline fracture in leg
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Franklin suffered a hairline fracture in his shin during last Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran linebacker missed Sunday's loss to the Lions and is expected to miss additional time, but coach Matt LaFleur indicated Franklin will not be placed on injured reserve. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to hold down the fort at linebacker for the Packers while Franklin is sidelined.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Back in action
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Wyatt (ankle) has returned to Sunday's contest against Detroit, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Wyatt went down with an ankle injury early in the first half, but he is now back in action. The defensive lineman will continue to attempt to limit running back Jahmyr Gibbs and get to quarterback Jared Goff in Sunday's NFC North battle.
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Packers' Jordon Riley: Set for Week 7 debut
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Riley is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
The Packers activated Riley from injured reserve Saturday. The defensive tackle has recovered from the Achilles tear he suffered during Week 17 of the 2025 season. Riley is set to suit up as the backup to Chris McClellan in Sunday's divisional contest against the Lions.
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Packers' Bo Melton: Set for Sunday
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Melton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Melton logged just one limited session during Week 7 prep. The wide receiver's Friday upgrade to limited after consecutive DNPs appears to have been enough to green-light the No. 4 option for Sunday's divisional bout with the Lions.
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Packers' Jordon Riley: Activated from active/PUP list
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The Packers activated Riley (Achilles) from the active/PUP list Saturday.
Riley remains questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Lions as he continues to acclimate to NFL physicality. If the defensive lineman can suit up, he will provide excellent rotational depth at nose tackle behind Chris McClellan.
