The Packers just brought edge rusher Arron Mosby up from the practice squad to the active roster, making it official Thursday. This isn’t just a paper move, though, especially with a Thursday Night Football showdown already looming against the Panthers.
The Quad Injury That Opened the Door
This elevation isn’t happening in a vacuum. Edge rusher Brenton Cox Jr. is questionable for tonight’s game with a quad injury, and that’s a big deal. The Packers need bodies, especially on a short week turnaround when depth gets truly tested. When injuries hit, you have to dig deep into your roster, and sometimes that means a guy like Mosby gets his shot.
Mosby’s Journey to the Active Roster
Mosby, at 27 years old, has been around a bit. This season, he’s only seen action in one game for the Packers, logging 24 special teams snaps against the Cowboys. He made one tackle in that outing, a modest but impactful contribution. Before that, he played three games for the Panthers in 2022. Across the last three seasons, he’s appeared in 29 games for the Packers. His career numbers are modest: 22 tackles, half a sack, and two passes defensed. Now, with a crucial game tonight, the spotlight shifts to see what he can bring.
So what does this mean for tonight? The Packers are facing the Panthers on Thursday Night Football, and whether Mosby sees the field beyond special teams snaps is definitely going to be something to watch. It’s a quick turnaround, a physical game, and every single snap matters. Let’s see if he makes the most of this opportunity to prove he belongs on that active roster.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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