Green Bay Packers Injuries

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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.

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The Packers waived Dean on Sunday with an injury designation. The safety went unclaimed and will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

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.

Williams wasn't known to have sustained an injury during training camp or the preseason before he landed on injured reserve Sunday, but Gutekunst's comments provided some clarity on the matter. Assuming that the second-year wideout bounces back from the high-ankle sprain as anticipated, he should be ready to make his 2026 debut Oct. 11 versus the Bears. With Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden locked in as Green Bay's top three receivers, Williams is unlikely to run many routes when all of those players are fully healthy, but he could have a small role on offense as a gadget player in addition to serving as the team's top kickoff returner.

Though he'll miss time to begin the season, Parsons is progressing as expected in his recovery from a torn ACL in his left knee, which he sustained Dec. 14. Parsons had previously told Wood that the Packers' Week 6 game against the Cowboys was a "very realistic" target for his return to the field, and Gutekunst's comments suggest that the door is open for the star edge rusher to play as soon as Week 5 against the Bears. According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Gutekunst added that Parsons could be a candidate to resume practicing as soon as Week 2, when the Packers would first be able to open up his 21-day evaluation window.

Hargrave was listed as doubtful after Friday's practice, so it is no surprise that the nose tackle has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. The 33-year-old was able to log only one limited practice session throughout Week 2, meaning he will still need to upgrade to full participation and clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in Week 3 before even thinking about stepping back on a game-day field.

Riley suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week 17 of the 2025 regular season. The defensive tackle will continue to work his way back from the issue through the beginning of the 2026 regular season. Even if Riley quickly regains his health, the 28-year-old must miss the first four weeks of the season on the reserve/PUP list before becoming eligible to return to the active roster.

Brinson has been unable to practice since sustaining a calf injury during the preseason. The depth option at defensive end appears set to remain sidelined due to the issue for the foreseeable future.

Jacobs made an appearance in court Thursday and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property in a case stemming from a May domestic violence incident. There still are some moving parts related to the case, so it's unclear when exactly the NFL may issue a suspension, but Jacobs will continue to miss practices and games as long as he's on the Commissioner's Exempt List.

Green Bay placed Musgrave on the PUP list Sunday, ensuring that he'll miss at least the first four contests of the campaign. Musgrave is far from a lock to be activated when first eligible to play Week 5, as he was unable to practice at any point in training camp or the preseason after injuring his neck during June minicamp. Perhaps in part due to Musgrave's hazy return timeline in addition to the thin depth behind top tight end Tucker Kraft (knee), the Packers signed veteran Jonnu Smith to a one-year deal last week to bolster the position group.

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Cisse logged one solo tackle prior to his exit, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Carrington Valentine will take over at outside corner opposite Keisean Nixon for as long as Cisse is out of the game.

Given LaFleur's comments, Valentine will not be available for Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers. If the 2023 seventh-rounder is cleared to return to practice next week, then he could be available for the Packers' second exhibition contest against the Broncos on Friday, Aug. 21. Benjamin St-Juste and Brandon Cisse will work more with the first-team offense opposite cornerback Keisean Nixon for as long as Valentine is sidelined.

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Van Ness recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the team's 39-22 loss to the Vikings in Week 1, but he appears to have suffered a concussion at some point in the contest. The 25-year-old's ability to practice in any capacity is a positive sign, but he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday on the road versus the Jets.

Wyatt was able to play 53 percent of the team's defensive snaps while recording three solo tackles in Green Bay's 39-22 loss to the Vikings in Week 1 after he was limited at practice the entire week. The defensive lineman appears to be on the same track ahead of Week 2, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Jets.

Banks was a limited participant in practice throughout Week 2 prep. The starting left guard was unable to suit up for the Packers' Week 1 loss to the Vikings due to his knee injury, despite following the same practice regimen. Unless Banks has made significant improvement, it seems there's a possibility he'll miss a second straight game Sunday.

Williams participated in 53 percent of the offensive snaps, defending quarterback Kyle McCord as he made his Packers debut. The backup tackle will likely see similar usage in next Friday's preseason game against the Broncos.

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Glover participated in 30 percent of the offensive snaps for the Packers. The 25-year-old played the snaps at right tackle, proving last year's shoulder issue is officially behind him.

Bako-Bewele was questionable with the same knee injury ahead of last Sunday's game against the Vikings. The offensive lineman ended up suiting up for the loss and will likely do the same in Week 2 as the Packers take on the Jets.

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Whyle exited the second half of Sunday's contest with an all-too-familiar injury. The tight end missed some time in August with a minor neck issue so the current issue could be related. If Whyle is unable to return to the game, Mark Redman will likely take over as the No. 3 Packers tight end.

Though Kraft was held out of action during the Packers' entire preseason slate, he was able to clear a major hurdle in his recovery from the torn ACL he sustained Nov. 2, 2025 by taking contact in a joint practice with the Cardinals last week. Kraft appeared to be in full uniform and pads for Wednesday's session, suggesting that he's on track to be ready to go for the Packers' Week 1 matchup with the Vikings. Green Bay will release its first injury report of 2026 next Wednesday, and if Kraft is listed as a full participant or is off the report entirely, it would provide confirmation that he's been cleared to play in the season opener.

Hargrave was listed as doubtful after Friday's practice, so it is no surprise that the nose tackle has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. The 33-year-old was able to log only one limited practice session throughout Week 2, meaning he will still need to upgrade to full participation and clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in Week 3 before even thinking about stepping back on a game-day field.

Banks was a limited participant in practice throughout Week 2 prep. The starting left guard was unable to suit up for the Packers' Week 1 loss to the Vikings due to his knee injury, despite following the same practice regimen. Unless Banks has made significant improvement, it seems there's a possibility he'll miss a second straight game Sunday.

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Brinson has been unable to practice since sustaining a calf injury during the preseason. The depth option at defensive end appears set to remain sidelined due to the issue for the foreseeable future.

Bako-Bewele was questionable with the same knee injury ahead of last Sunday's game against the Vikings. The offensive lineman ended up suiting up for the loss and will likely do the same in Week 2 as the Packers take on the Jets.

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Wyatt was able to play 53 percent of the team's defensive snaps while recording three solo tackles in Green Bay's 39-22 loss to the Vikings in Week 1 after he was limited at practice the entire week. The defensive lineman appears to be on the same track ahead of Week 2, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Jets.

Hargrave had one total tackle in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Vikings. He's currently dealing with multiple injuries. If Hargrave isn't on the field in Week 2 versus the Jets, Jonathan Ford could see more snaps.

Van Ness recorded four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the team's 39-22 loss to the Vikings in Week 1, but he appears to have suffered a concussion at some point in the contest. The 25-year-old's ability to practice in any capacity is a positive sign, but he will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday on the road versus the Jets.

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Cisse logged one solo tackle prior to his exit, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Carrington Valentine will take over at outside corner opposite Keisean Nixon for as long as Cisse is out of the game.

Jacobs made an appearance in court Thursday and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property in a case stemming from a May domestic violence incident. There still are some moving parts related to the case, so it's unclear when exactly the NFL may issue a suspension, but Jacobs will continue to miss practices and games as long as he's on the Commissioner's Exempt List.

Whyle exited the second half of Sunday's contest with an all-too-familiar injury. The tight end missed some time in August with a minor neck issue so the current issue could be related. If Whyle is unable to return to the game, Mark Redman will likely take over as the No. 3 Packers tight end.

The move of the court date is going to lead to speculation about if and when he'll receive discipline from the NFL, especially if a plea deal is announced. But that has not been divulged so far. At the very least, there may soon be more clarification about what the next step in the process is for Jacobs, who remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List.

Though Kraft was held out of action during the Packers' entire preseason slate, he was able to clear a major hurdle in his recovery from the torn ACL he sustained Nov. 2, 2025 by taking contact in a joint practice with the Cardinals last week. Kraft appeared to be in full uniform and pads for Wednesday's session, suggesting that he's on track to be ready to go for the Packers' Week 1 matchup with the Vikings. Green Bay will release its first injury report of 2026 next Wednesday, and if Kraft is listed as a full participant or is off the report entirely, it would provide confirmation that he's been cleared to play in the season opener.

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 placed Musgrave on the PUP list Sunday, ensuring that he'll miss at least the first four contests of the campaign. Musgrave is far from a lock to be activated when first eligible to play Week 5, as he was unable to practice at any point in training camp or the preseason after injuring his neck during June minicamp. Perhaps in part due to Musgrave's hazy return timeline in addition to the thin depth behind top tight end Tucker Kraft (knee), the Packers signed veteran Jonnu Smith to a one-year deal last week to bolster the position group.

Though he'll miss time to begin the season, Parsons is progressing as expected in his recovery from a torn ACL in his left knee, which he sustained Dec. 14. Parsons had previously told Wood that the Packers' Week 6 game against the Cowboys was a "very realistic" target for his return to the field, and Gutekunst's comments suggest that the door is open for the star edge rusher to play as soon as Week 5 against the Bears. According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Gutekunst added that Parsons could be a candidate to resume practicing as soon as Week 2, when the Packers would first be able to open up his 21-day evaluation window.

Williams wasn't known to have sustained an injury during training camp or the preseason before he landed on injured reserve Sunday, but Gutekunst's comments provided some clarity on the matter. Assuming that the second-year wideout bounces back from the high-ankle sprain as anticipated, he should be ready to make his 2026 debut Oct. 11 versus the Bears. With Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden locked in as Green Bay's top three receivers, Williams is unlikely to run many routes when all of those players are fully healthy, but he could have a small role on offense as a gadget player in addition to serving as the team's top kickoff returner.

Riley suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Week 17 of the 2025 regular season. The defensive tackle will continue to work his way back from the issue through the beginning of the 2026 regular season. Even if Riley quickly regains his health, the 28-year-old must miss the first four weeks of the season on the reserve/PUP list before becoming eligible to return to the active roster.

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.

The Packers waived Dean on Sunday with an injury designation. The safety went unclaimed and will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement.

Jacobs was officially charged Thursday with two misdemeanors stemming from his May arrest for a domestic incident in Brown County, Wis, with a court appearance scheduled for Nov. 17. For as long as he's on the list, he won't be able to practice or play in games, and there's no word on how long this may be his reality. Aside from Jacobs, the Packers backfield is occupied by MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks and newcomer Kaleb Johnson, with Lloyd the likely favorite to handle the largest workload during Jacobs' absence.

Kraft got his first taste of full contact in joint practice with the Cardinals on Wednesday, and he deemed himself ready to go for the start of the 2026 season. The tight end isn't going to play in Friday's preseason finale, so all sights are set on Week 1. Kraft will be 10 months removed from his torn ACL next week after he sustained the injury in Week 9 against the Panthers last season.

The defensive lineman suffered the injury during pregame warmups, per Jacobson, who also reported that Packers coach Matt LaFleur said that Brinson would remain sidelined for "a little bit of time." It's unclear if the rotational tackle will miss the start of the regular season, but it seems clear enough that he'll be out through the end of the preseason.

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Riley continues to work his way back from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Week 17 of the 2025 regular season. Coach Matt LaFleur praised the nose tackle's recovery effort, but the team still does not expect him back soon. The 28-year-old's return date now lies somewhere near the start of the regular season and it is unclear how many games he may miss.

Williams participated in 53 percent of the offensive snaps, defending quarterback Kyle McCord as he made his Packers debut. The backup tackle will likely see similar usage in next Friday's preseason game against the Broncos.

Glover participated in 30 percent of the offensive snaps for the Packers. The 25-year-old played the snaps at right tackle, proving last year's shoulder issue is officially behind him.

Kraft spent the first two days of training camp on the active/PUP list, but he's been active on the field for most practices since then, including Monday's session when he was seen running routes on air while catching passes from QB Jordan Love without a sleeve on his right knee. Said knee endured a torn ACL in Week 9 of last season, but considering Kraft's slow build-up to date in camp, Rapoport's report lines up with an appearance for the tight end in the regular-season opener. Another question surrounding Kraft is whether or not he and the Packers are able to agree to terms on a contract extension.

Given LaFleur's comments, Valentine will not be available for Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers. If the 2023 seventh-rounder is cleared to return to practice next week, then he could be available for the Packers' second exhibition contest against the Broncos on Friday, Aug. 21. Benjamin St-Juste and Brandon Cisse will work more with the first-team offense opposite cornerback Keisean Nixon for as long as Valentine is sidelined.

Most notably for Kraft, he wasn't wearing the sleeve he'd been wearing on his right knee from the first nearly two weeks of training camp. He suffered an ACL tear in that knee Week 9 of last season, and while he sat out Friday's Family Night practice, he was back on the field as of Monday and continues to increase his reps as a Week 1 matchup at Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 13 draws closer. It doesn't appear likely Kraft will play during the preseason, and the question remains whether or not he and the Packers will agree to a contract extension.

Hargrave returned to practice Sunday after missing training camp with a knee issue. The nose tackle's return means rookie Warren Brinson will likely see fewer snaps. Hargrave's return is a huge boost to the Packers' defensive interior, and the veteran has returned just in time to get some preseason reps.