Defensive lineman Warren Brinson is the *only* player not practicing for the Green Bay Packers right now, and that’s a real bummer as they kick off Week 2 prep for the New York Jets. It’s Wednesday, and while the team hit the field, Brinson was stuck on the sidelines.
Brinson’s Calf Injury Lingers
Dude’s been dealing with a calf injury since pre-game warmups way back in Denver on August 21st. It meant he was out for Week 1, and now it looks like he might miss his second consecutive game. While the Packers have seven other defensive tackles on the 53-man roster, so they’re not exactly hurting for bodies there, it’s still a tough blow. Brinson was a 2025 sixth-round pick, and he was really starting to look like an ascending player to begin his second training camp. You always hate to see a young guy with potential sidelined early in the season, even when the depth chart can cover it.
Good News on the Injury Front
The good news? It sounds like the rest of the squad is looking pretty solid after their Week 1 loss in Minneapolis. Fifty-two other players were out there practicing today, which means the team probably dodged any major new injuries from Sunday. Left guard Aaron Banks, who sat out Week 1 with knee tendonitis, is back on the field, with Coach LaFleur saying he’d participate and try to ramp up for Sunday. Linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper, also inactive for Week 1 because of an Achilles injury, is back practicing too. Even tight end Josh Whyle, who left Sunday’s game with a stinger, returned, and wide receiver Bo Melton and cornerback Brandon Cisse, who both had cramps, appear to be good to go.
It’s an early season grind, and staying healthy is always priority number one. We’ll get the first official injury report of the week later today, so keep an eye out for any updates on Brinson’s status before they head to New York this Sunday.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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