Green Bay Packers Activate Eric Stokes for First Game in Nearly a Year

Cornerback Stokes' return boosts the Green Bay Packers, who may need to play without All-Pro selection Jaire Alexander due to persisting back issues.

Eric Stokes, Green Bay Packers cornerback, has been activated from the physically unable to perform list, marking his potential return to the field for the first time in nearly 12 months.
Stokes, a first-round pick from Georgia, started practicing earlier this month after a prolonged recovery from injuries to his knee and foot sustained in a game against Detroit on November 6.
The Packers confirmed the activation of Stokes on Saturday and concurrently released veteran outside linebacker Justin Hollins.
Stokes' return may significantly bolster the Packers' defense, particularly as All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander is questionable for Sunday's game with the Broncos due to ongoing back issues.
Alexander, a second-team selection in last season’s All-Pro balloting, missed two games earlier this season and could potentially miss Sunday's game with the Broncos.