Despite difficult injuries, Packers still in position to get better

Timeline is different from last season, which provides hope

By Mike Spofford · Green Bay Packers

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Mike Spofford reports the Packers have time to adjust to major injuries unlike their late-season troubles last year.
Edgerrin Cooper, Jayden Reed, and Zach Bako-Bewele are out for the season due to injuries.
Linebacker Zaire Franklin emphasized the importance of staying unified and continuing to grow through team adversity.

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Mike Spofford writes that the Green Bay Packers have time to adapt and improve despite suffering major injuries early in the season. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, receiver Jayden Reed, and offensive tackle Zach Bako-Bewele are all sidelined with season-ending injuries ahead of an NFC North matchup against the Chicago Bears.

The team is adjusting lineups with Anthony Belton, Skyy Moore, Isaiah McDuffie, and Ty'Ron Hopper stepping into larger roles. Meanwhile, defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon is utilizing safeties like Evan Williams in blitzing schemes as the team awaits Micah Parsons' eventual return.

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