Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said during Wednesday’s pre-practice news conference that receiver Christian Watson left the stadium with a chest injury and was taken out by ambulance and is expected to practice today. The Packers will hold a modified practice on Wednesday after holding a walkthrough on Tuesday.
After the game, Watson’s father took to social media to tell the world that the receiver was “fine.” It does sound like he has a good source.
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LaFleur said earlier this week that all of Green Bay’s injuries, with the exception of Micah Parsons’ torn ACL, are day-to-day and will be determined by the team at game time. In addition to Watson, LaFleur noted that defensive end Lucas Van Ness (foot) and receiver Dontavion Weeks (ankle), who did not play Tuesday, are also expected to be in practice today.
This will make the following players non-participants:
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RB Josh Jacobs (knee/ankle)
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RB MarShawn Lloyd (calf/hamstring – IR)
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TE Josh Wile (concussion)
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DE Micah Parsons (knee – will undergo infrared examination soon)
Parsons has not yet been placed on the injured list, but he will be removed from the 53-man roster whenever the team needs to take action. The Packers have just one week left to call up running back Marshawn Lloyd (who doesn’t look good), defensive end Collin Oliver and/or defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. from the injured list before they return to season-ending injured reserve once the practice window expires.
However, depending on the status of Josh Jacobs and Josh Wile, Green Bay may need additional roster spots to call up practice squad running backs and/or tight ends. Keep an eye on these spots as we inch closer to the Chicago Bears game.