Okay, so Green Bay’s injury report just dropped and things are already getting wild, especially with Micah Parsons. Head coach Matt LaFleur straight up said Parsons wouldn’t be practicing today because of an illness, but guess what? The report lists him as an estimated limited participant on Wednesday. What even is going on there? That’s a head-scratcher right out of the gate for their edge defender.
Moore’s Back, But Who’s Out?
It’s not all mystery in Green Bay, though. There’s some actual good news for the Packers with receiver/returner Skyy Moore. They’ve officially opened his practice window! He was a limited participant today, battling an ankle issue, but he’s on the injured reserve. The team now has 21 days to decide whether to activate him to the 53-man roster. Imagine getting him back on the field, that’s gotta be a boost! Running back Chris Brooks, also on IR with an ankle problem, was out there practicing in a limited capacity too. You love to see guys pushing to get back in the mix.
But then you look at the non-participants and it’s a longer list than you want to see. Safety Javon Bullard is dealing with ankle and knee issues, linebacker Zaire Franklin has a shin problem, center Sean Rhyan is out with an ankle injury, edge Lukas Van Ness has a bad back, and tight end Josh Whyle is in concussion protocol. Bullard and Van Ness actually finished last week’s game against the New England Patriots, so their DNP today is a new wrinkle. Franklin, Rhyan, and Whyle didn’t even play in that game. LaFleur sounded pretty optimistic that Franklin and Rhyan might actually suit up this week, which would be huge if they can bounce back. And as if that wasn’t enough, kicker Trey Smack has a calf injury. That’s rough, man, especially for a kicker.
Vikings Have Their Own Woes Ahead of the Showdown
Now, let’s talk about the competition. The Minnesota Vikings, who just made a splash by trading for quarterback Kirk Cousins, didn’t even hit the practice field today. But they still put out an estimated injury report, and it’s looking pretty rough over there too. Linebacker Blake Cashman is in concussion protocol, tight end T.J. Hockenson is battling wrist and chest issues, defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins has an ankle problem, receiver Jauan Jennings is dealing with a calf, quarterback Kyler Murray has a hamstring injury, and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy is also out with a calf issue. That’s a significant list of players who might be sidelined or limited.
The Packers are set to face off against these Vikings this week, and with both teams dealing with some serious injury situations, this game is going to be a real test of depth. Keep an eye on those active rosters as game day gets closer, because these reports can totally change how the whole game plays out.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
Leave a Reply