Final Packers injury report for Week 8 raises a new concern on offense
- Quay Walker is still in the concussion protocol
- Three Packers are questionable
- Corey Ballentine is doubtful
The Green Bay Packers have listed three players as questionable for their Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Quay Walker remains in the concussion protocol. He is questionable, along with defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and center Josh Myers. Walker practiced for the second day in a row but hasn't cleared the protocol yet, placing doubt over his status for Sunday's game.
Myers is the surprising one. He appeared on the injury report due to a wrist issue, and his status for Week 8 is up in the air. Myers is quietly having a good season, and the Packers would miss him. It would require some reshuffling along the offensive line.
Here is the Packers' final injury report for Week 8:
Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Jaire Alexander | CB | Groin | - |
Corey Ballentine | CB | Ankle | Doubtful |
Kenny Clark | DL | Toe | - |
Elgton Jenkins | G/T | Glute | - |
Josh Myers | C | Wrist | Questionable |
Keisean Nixon | CB | Hamstring | - |
Jayden Reed | WR | Ankle | - |
Quay Walker | LB | Concussion | Questionable |
Christian Watson | WR | Ankle | - |
Colby Wooden | DL | Knee | - |
Devonte Wyatt | DL | Ankle | Questionable |
Packers may need to reshuffle offensive line if Josh Myers can't go in Week 8
If Myers can't play, the Packers will have to figure out their best starting five.
Rookie Jacob Monk is a true center but is unlikely to get called into the starting lineup. The Packers could move Elgton Jenkins to center, with rookie Jordan Morgan covering at left guard. Morgan has lost snaps at right guard, which offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich quite bluntly said is because he isn't playing as well as Sean Rhyan. But he could get an opportunity on the left side of the offensive line.
If Walker can't go, we could see Eric Wilson play a full-time role again this week. He dominated at middle linebacker against the Houston Texans, making two sacks and four tackles for loss. The Packers could need him again if Walker is unable to clear the concussion protocol in time.
The good news is that the Packers are close to full strength. Almost everyone practiced on Friday, and although many players are dealing with some kind of injury, most of the roster is good to go in Week 8 against the Jaguars.
Cornerback Corey Ballentine was the only player not to practice on Friday, and he is officially doubtful to play this week.
The Jaguars have listed five players as questionable for Week 8, including running back Travis Etienne, who is dealing with a hamstring injury. Etienne has been outplayed by Tank Bigsby this season, who leads the team in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns.
Both teams are relatively healthy entering a rare matchup between them on Sunday afternoon at EverBank Stadium.
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