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Packers Injury Report: How will Green Bay use its open roster spots?

For the most part, my injury analysis this season has basically boiled down to “next man up on the 53-man roster.” The Green Bay Packers’ cluster of injuries has mostly hit two units, the offensive and defensive lines — where…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:38 AM
Packers Injury Report: How will Green Bay use its open roster spots?
Key Things to Know
  • Justis Mosqueda analyzes how Green Bay will address potential roster holes ahead of Week 6 against Dallas.
  • Green Bay functionally holds two open active roster spots with Javon Hargrave expected to land on injured reserve.
  • Four Packers players missed Wednesday practice: Skyy Moore, Jonathan Ford, Keisean Nixon, and Benjamin St-Juste.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Green Bay Packers are facing roster management challenges ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. With defensive lineman Javon Hargrave expected to head to injured reserve, the Packers functionally have 51 healthy players on their active roster. However, injuries to Skyy Moore, Jonathan Ford, Keisean Nixon, and Benjamin St-Juste could force the franchise to make roster promotions or practice squad elevations.

Justis Mosqueda notes that Green Bay may activate wide receiver Savion Williams or defensive lineman Jordon Riley from injured reserve designations to bolster depth. Alternatively, the team could tap practice squad players, including defensive lineman David Blay Jr. or cornerbacks Domani Jackson and Elijah Culp, though doing so carries waiver-claim risks.

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