The first step in Devonte Wyatt’s return to the playing field arrived Wednesday when the Green Bay Packers defensive lineman practiced for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Week 4, according to Mike Spofford of the team’s official site.
Wyatt, a 2022 first-round pick, has missed the last three games. He led the team with 3.0 sacks and five quarterback hits during the first four weeks but was injured during the second half of the Packers’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 29.
Last week, coach Matt LaFleur expressed hope in Wyatt being able to return in some capacity this week. His return to the practice field on Wednesday keeps open the door for Wyatt playing Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Without Wyatt over the last three games, the Packers have relied on second-year defensive lineman Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden.
Per Spofford, Walker, cornerback Corey Ballentine, center Josh Myers and guard Elgton Jenkins weren’t practicing on Wednesday. Walker is in the concussion protocol coming out of last week’s win over the Houston Texans.
The Packers will release the first injury report of Week 8 later on Wednesday. Expect Wyatt to be listed as limited as the Packers ramp up his workload coming off an injury.