The Green Bay Packers listed linebacker Quay Walker, center Josh Myers and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt as questionable and cornerback Corey Ballentine as doubtful on the final injury report before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8.
How will the injury situation affect Sunday’s showdown?
Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the Packers’ final injury report ahead of Week 8:
Doubtful (1)
CB Corey Ballentine (ankle): The veteran corner and special teamer didn’t practice all week, suggesting he’s a long shot to play. Ballentine has played over 60 percent of special teams snaps this season. The Packers have three cornerbacks available on the practice squad if depth is an issue entering Sunday: rookies Kalen King and Kamal Hadden and veteran Robert Rochell.
Questionable (3)
C Josh Myers (wrist): A big one to watch. Myers didn’t practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday and Friday. A wrist injury could be a significant one for a player who snaps the football every play. Elgton Jenkins has been the primary backup at center to start the 2024 season, so it’s likely that — in the event Myers can’t play — Jenkins would play center and Sean Rhyan and Jordan Morgan would handle the two guard spots.
DL Devonte Wyatt (ankle): The disruptive interior defender could return after missing the last three games. Wyatt, who had 3.0 sacks in the first four games, practiced in a limited capacity all three days this week. His return would likely mean less opportunities for Karl Brooks, but it’s possible the Packers will ease Wyatt back into action on Sunday. In a game against Trevor Lawrence, the Packers defensive front needs pocket disruption.
LB Quay Walker (concussion): After missing Wednesday’s practice, Walker returned and was limited on both Thursday and Friday. He’s still in concussion protocol, but two straight days of practice is a good sign for his availability. He’ll have the next two days to get over the final hurdles. If Walker can’t, the Packers have veterans Eric Wilson and Isaiah McDuffie and rookies Edgerrin Cooper and Ty’Ron Hopper to handle snaps at linebacker.
No status designation
The following players have no status designation and will be available to play on Sunday vs. the Jaguars: CB Jaire Alexander, DL Kenny Clark, OL Elgton Jenkins, CB Keisean Nixon, WR Jayden Reed, WR Christian Watson and DL Colby Wooden.
Jaguars injury report
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead, tight end Evan Engram and receiver Gabe Davis will all play, but the Jaguars listed six players as questionable: running back Travis Etienne (hamstring), linebacker Foye Oluokun (foot), defensive tackle Esezi Otomewo (calf), offensive tackle Cam Robinson (concussion), defensive tackle Maason Smith (ankle) and safety Andrew Wingard (knee). All but Smith practiced on Friday. Oluokun and Wingard are designated to return from injured reserve.