Packers vs. Lions: Six Green Bay Players Sidelined Due to Injuries

The Green Bay Packers are facing several injury setbacks as they prepare for a matchup against the Detroit Lions. Key players have been sidelined, impacting the team’s depth and strategy.

Packers’ Injury List for Thanksgiving Game

• Ruled Out:
  • Savion Williams (Receiver)
  • Lukas Van Ness (Defensive End)
  • Karl Brooks (Defensive Tackle)
• Questionable Players:
  • Matthew Golden (Receiver)
  • Quay Walker (Linebacker)
  • Keisean Nixon (Cornerback)
  • Nate Hobbs (Cornerback)

On Thanksgiving morning, the Packers confirmed the status of their players. All but cornerback Keisean Nixon were ruled out for the game. This news follows a series of roster adjustments by the team.

Roster Changes

In response to the injuries, the Packers made significant changes to their lineup. They cut kicker Lucas Havrisik and promoted receiver Will Sheppard from the practice squad. Additionally, linebacker Jamon Johnson and safety Jaylin Simpson were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

This game marks the Packers’ first foray into Thanksgiving football for Sheppard, Johnson, and Simpson, making it an important day for the new players.

Lions’ Injury Updates

The Detroit Lions are also dealing with injuries. Three critical players will not be participating in the game:

• Graham Glasgow (Starting Center)
• Kerby Joseph (Starting Safety)
• Brock Wright (Tight End, Injury Replacement)

Both teams are entering the game with notable absences, which will likely shape the outcome of this Thanksgiving clash.