Some good news on the injury front for the Green Bay Packers as preparation for Week 5 continues on: Three veterans, including cornerback Jaire Alexander, returned for the team’s padded practice on Thursday, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the team’s official site.
Alexander missed last Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a groin injury and was unavailable to practice Wednesday. But his return Thursday, even in a limited capacity, keeps open the door for Alexander to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
The other veterans to return to practice were offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, who missed Wednesday with a new knee injury, and defensive lineman Kenny Clark, who is still dealing with a lingering toe injury.
One potential injury concern to monitor: receiver Romeo Doubs did not practice Thursday. He has a new injury. The Packers will provide an update injury report following practice Thursday.
Tight end Luke Musgrave, receiver Christian Watson, defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt and rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper were the four others not participating. Musgrave, Watson and Wyatt all have ankle injuries. Cooper has a hip injury. All four could be in danger of not playing Sunday in Los Angeles.
Not having Watson and Doubs would put the passing game in a tricky situation, although Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton could handle the workload fine.
Cornerback Carrington Valentine and offensive lineman Jordan Morgan are practicing for the second consecutive day, potentially putting both on track to play Sunday. Getting back Alexander and Valentine would be a huge boost to a cornerback position that got picked on at times against the Vikings last week.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur will talk to the media following practice on Thursday.