Let’s take a look at some of the injuries the Green Bay Packers have dealt with throughout the 2026 NFL season, looking at both sides of the ball and who is out short- and long-term.
The Packers enter Week 7 with a 4-2 record and will face their divisional rivals, the Detroit Lions, on the road Sunday as they aim to maintain their hold on first place in the NFC North.
Wide receiver Jayden Reed has been one of Green Bay’s more impactful injuries this season, as the talented wideout was placed on injured reserve after just two games due to a neck injury. Reed is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after undergoing neck surgery.
Defensively, the Packers have dealt with two major injuries to defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper. Both players suffered season-ending Achilles injuries and were placed on injured reserve.
Star pass rusher Micah Parsons is also recovering from the ACL tear he suffered last season. Parsons has yet to return to practice, but the Packers have indicated he’s getting closer to a return as he continues recovering from knee surgery.
While not an injury, it’s worth noting that the Packers have been without running back Josh Jacobs, who missed the first six weeks while on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. Jacobs was removed from the list earlier this week and is eligible to return against Detroit. While his availability remains uncertain, it’ll be interesting to see how the Packers manage his workload and snaps if he makes his season debut.
Quarterback Jordan Love appeared on the injury report earlier this week while dealing with a back issue. Love was a limited participant Wednesday but returned to full participation Thursday and Friday, which is a great sign as Love is in great form and enters an important road game against the Lions this week.
Linebacker Zaire Franklin has been ruled out for Green Bay’s Week 7 contest after suffering a shin injury during Thursday’s practice. Head coach Matt LaFleur indicated the injury is not expected to be long-term. However, Green Bay will be eagerly awaiting his return, as he’s been one of the team’s biggest new playmakers on defense this season, making his absence a significant loss this week.
Wide receiver Bo Melton missed both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s practices due to a back injury. Melton returned as a limited participant Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.
Guard Aaron Banks (knee/toe), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring) and defensive tackle Jordon Riley (Achilles) are also listed as questionable.
Other players dealing with injuries who were limited in Friday’s practice include Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, Savion Williams, Brandon Cisse and Anthony Campbell. However, none of those players carry an injury designation heading into Sunday.
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