The news out of Green Bay this week hit like a double shot of espresso for Packers fans: right tackle Zach Tom and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt are officially clear for action, having dodged the physically unable to perform, or PUP, list on Monday. Players were due to report to training camp, and getting these two key guys through their physicals is a huge win before practices even kick off on Wednesday morning. It means both Tom and Wyatt are ready to roll, a critical development for a team looking to get their stars on the field.
Tom and Wyatt: The Comeback Kids Green Bay Needs
Let’s be real, Green Bay needs these guys healthy and playing their best in 2026. Tom, who’s been recovering from offseason knee surgery, is easily the Packers’ best offensive lineman and recognized as one of the NFL’s top right tackles. Wyatt, coming back from a significant lower leg injury he picked up in late November last year, is the team’s best interior defensive lineman and a consistent disruptor when he’s healthy. It’s no secret that both players had injury-plagued 2025 seasons, so seeing them clear for camp is a massive relief. Tom fought through an oblique injury in Week 1, a back issue for most of the middle of the season, and then a knee injury in Denver on December 14 that ended his year. Wyatt wasn’t much luckier, missing time with a knee injury in Week 4 before suffering a significant ankle injury on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit. Their ability to pass their physicals sets a different tone for their 2026 campaigns right out of the gate.
The PUP List Is Growing, But Not For These Stars
While Tom and Wyatt are ready, the PUP list isn’t exactly empty. The Packers officially placed tight end Tucker Kraft, defensive lineman Javon Hargrave, guard Aaron Banks, tight end Luke Musgrave, and cornerback Kamal Hadden on the list Monday. Kraft and Hadden are both battling back from significant injuries, which is never easy to hear. For Hargrave, Banks, and Musgrave, the specifics of their individual situations are a bit fuzzy, but we do know Banks and Musgrave both missed parts of the offseason workout program. And if that wasn’t enough, it’s expected that edge rusher Micah Parsons, who’s dealing with a torn ACL, will join them on the PUP list by Tuesday. So, the fact that two foundational pieces like Tom and Wyatt managed to avoid this fate? That’s the kind of news that gets fans fired up for training camp.
The Packers open practice Wednesday, and having Zach Tom and Devonte Wyatt cleared to participate immediately is exactly what they need. Keeping these two healthy and productive is going to be key for their success this season. It’s time to see what these guys can do on the field, finally free from those injury concerns.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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