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PackersJosh Jacobs Cleared for Thanksgiving Return vs. Lions

Green Bay removed the running back from the injury report, signaling confidence after a precautionary absence for a knee bone bruise.

Overview

  • Jacobs is officially off the injury report and listed as good to play Thursday against Detroit, per NFL.com.
  • He sat out Week 12 with a knee contusion suffered in Week 10, with additional reporting mentioning a thigh bruise.
  • Early-week uncertainty eased after limited practices as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported he should be ready for Week 13.
  • Coach Matt LaFleur had left the call for game day evaluations during walkthroughs, reflecting the short-week approach.
  • Backup Emmanuel Wilson produced 28 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns in Week 12 and could spell Jacobs against a Lions run defense ranked 11th.