Breaking down Packers’ final injury report of Week 12 vs. Lions
Report: Packers key man ruled out due to fresh injury which might take him half of 2024 season.
The Green Bay Packers listed cornerback Jaire Alexander, linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, receiver Dontayvion Wicks, running back A.J. Dillon and safety Rudy Ford as questionable and tight end Josiah Deguara as doubtful and ruled out running back Aaron Jones and safety Darnell Savage on the final injury report before Week 12 against the Detroit Lions.
How will the injury situation affect the Thanksgiving Day showdown?
Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the Packers’ final injury report ahead of Week 12:
LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck):Â He was estimated as a full participant on Wednesday, so expect him to play Thursday. Isaiah McDuffie is the top backup if Campbell can’t play or is limited.
CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder):Â The shoulder injury had him listed as limited all week, but it was believed that he was close to playing last Sunday. Maybe Thursday will mark his return. Corey Ballentine would start if Alexander is unavailable.
RB A.J. Dillon (groin):Â Even the expected starter at running back is dealing with something. If for some reason Dillon can’t go, Patrick Taylor and James Robinson would handle all the snaps at running back.
S Rudy Ford (biceps): He missed Sunday’s win but could return Thursday. Jonathan Owens and Anthony Johnson Jr. started at safety last week.
WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion/knee):Â Can he somehow clear concussion protocol in time to play? A questionable listing leaves the door open.
TE Josiah Deguara (hip): He injured his hip against the Chargers and didn’t practice this week. The Packers haven’t had a player listed as doubtful play this year. Rookie Henry Pearson was elevated from the practice squad to play Deguara’s role.
RB Aaron Jones (knee):Â He avoided a major knee injury but will miss at least one game. The Packers prepared for his absence by adding Patrick Taylor and James Robinson.
S Darnell Savage (calf): His return off injured reserve will have to wait at least another week. The Packers elevated Benny Sapp III from the practice squad to add depth at safety.
Sent to injured reserve (2)
TE Luke Musgrave (abdomen):Â His significant injury — which required a hospital stay — will cost him at least four games. Fellow rookies Tucker Kraft and Ben Sims will have to play big roles with Musgrave out over the next month or more.
RB Emanuel Wilson (shoulder):Â The rookie would have been in line for a big role as the No. 2 running back. Instead, he’ll miss four games. Wilson was injured on a tackle along the sideline vs. the Chargers.
Removed from injury report (no designation, will play)
The following players were removed from the injury report and have no playing status designation for Thursday:
CB Corey Ballentine
DL Kenny Clark
LB Rashan Gary
LG Elgton Jenkins
CB Keisean Nixon
WR Jayden Reed
WR Christian Watson
The Lions reported just one injury: Guard Jonah Jackson was ruled out because of a wrist injury. Three other players were removed and will play. It goes without saying, but the Lions are the far more healthy team entering Thursday.
