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Packers Left Thin at Cornerback and Defensive Line After Wednesday Practice Report

Those injuries increase mismatch risk against Dallas's top receivers, pushing Green Bay to consider short-term roster changes before Friday's final injury designations.

Overview

  • The Packers' first Week 6 report showed starting CB Keisean Nixon (groin) and backup Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday, leaving the team short at cornerback.
  • Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was listed as a nonparticipant with an Achilles injury and is expected to be placed on season-ending injured reserve after tearing his Achilles last week.
  • Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to be available for Sunday Night Football, increasing the matchup challenge for Green Bay's depleted secondary.
  • Green Bay is weighing immediate roster responses such as activating Savion Williams, elevating practice-squad cornerbacks, or making cuts to create space before Friday's final report sets official game statuses.
  • The injuries add to a broader NFL trend of early-season roster churn and could alter special-teams assignments and defensive game plans if key players remain limited or rule to be out on Friday.