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Packers Suffer Major Blow as Matt LaFleur Loses Key Defender to Season-Ending Injury

The Green Bay Packers have suffered another significant setback on the defensive side of the ball. Just as the team looked to build momentum after an emphatic divisional victory, the veteran defensive tackle received devastating news that will keep him…

By Hetal Moleshri · Essentially Sports

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:23 PM

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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon against the Chicago Bears.
Hargrave suffered the non-contact injury in the fourth quarter of Green Bay's 31-7 win over Chicago.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur described the veteran lineman's injury as taking the air out of the room.

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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. Tests confirmed the diagnosis following a non-contact injury sustained during the fourth quarter of Green Bay's 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears while he was pursuing quarterback Case Keenum.

Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed sorrow over the injury, calling Hargrave a key piece of the roster. With the 33-year-old veteran out for the rest of 2026, the Packers will look to Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks to absorb more defensive line snaps.

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