Just as it seemed the Green Bay Packers were getting healthier after their bye week, they added two new players to the injury report on Thursday.
Left tackle Rasheed Walker and guard Jordan Morgan appeared on the injury report following practice, raising some uncertainty for the offensive line ahead of this week's matchup against the Chicago Bears. Both were limited participants, but head coach Matt LaFleur provided no update to reporters (he wasn't asked). All we know is that Walker is dealing with a knee injury, and Morgan has another shoulder issue.
Was it precautionary? Did either drop out of practice early? It's unclear, and we'll learn more when LaFleur speaks on Friday and the Packers provide their final injury report for Week 11.
Walker's status is more concerning, as he has played every offensive snap at left tackle this season. The Packers can get by without Morgan, who remains in a backup role behind Sean Rhyan at right guard.
Outside of Colby Wooden, who missed practice for a second straight day, the other injury news is positive. The rest of the roster practiced in some capacity, with Jordan Love logging another full participation.
Here is the updated injury report:
Player | Position | Injury | Wed. | Thu. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaire Alexander | CB | Knee | LP | LP |
Kenny Clark | DL | Toe | LP | LP |
Kingsley Enagbare | DE | Elbow | FP | FP |
Josh Jacobs | RB | Quadricep | LP | LP |
MarShawn Lloyd | RB | Ankle/Hamstring | LP | LP |
Jordan Love | QB | Groin | FP | FP |
Josh Myers | C | Wrist | LP | LP |
Rasheed Walker | T | Knee | - | LP |
Evan Williams | S | Hamstring | LP | LP |
Jordan Morgan | T/G | Shoulder | - | LP |
Colby Wooden | DL | Shoulder | DNP | DNP |
Note: DNP = Did Not Participate; LP = Limited Participation; FP = Full Participation
Packers' offensive line injuries are worth monitoring ahead of Week 11
Green Bay has solid offensive line depth and can handle an injury or two. However, with Walker, Morgan, and Josh Myers on the injury report, there is some cause for concern. It's way too early to hit the panic button, but it's worth monitoring.
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Myers missed the Packers' loss to the Detroit Lions due to the same wrist injury that has limited him this week. His absence reshuffled the line, with Elgton Jenkins moving to center and Morgan starting at left guard.
The Packers will have a problem if all three injured linemen miss the game. Either Kadeem Telfort or Andre Dillard could cover Walker at left tackle, but the Packers would face a less-than-ideal scenario at the interior spots. Could fifth-round rookie Jacob Monk start at center to allow Jenkins to remain at left guard? Can Monk play left guard? Would they need to move Zach Tom inside?
Green Bay also has two offensive linemen—guard/tackle Donovan Jennings and tackle Spencer Rolland—available on the practice squad.
Hopefully, it won't come to that. For the most part, the Packers are trending in the right direction and are much healthier after their bye week.