Alexander (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander has missed Green Bay's last two contests after sustaining quadriceps and groin injuries in the Packers' Week 3 win over the Colts. However, the All-Pro cornerback was able to log three consecutive limited practice sessions and has a chance to suit up in Week 6. If Alexander misses his third consecutive game Sunday, the Packers could push slot corner Keisean Nixon to the outside, play Javon Bullard at nickel and line up Evan Williams next to Xavier McKinney at safety, as the team did in Week 5.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Missing Week 6
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Wyatt (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Wyatt will now miss his second consecutive game after sustaining an ankle injury in the Packers' Week 4 loss to the Vikings. The 2022 first-round pick has yet to practice since injuring his ankle, indicating that he may miss additional time after Week 6. Expect Tedarrell Slaton and Colby Wooden to see increased playing time with Green Bay's first-team defense in Wyatt's stead.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Continues to sit out of practice
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Wyatt (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.
Wyatt injured his ankle in Week 4, which kept him sidelined for Week 5 against the Rams. Wyatt has yet to return to practice since the injury, and unless he does so this week, he's in jeopardy of being held out of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Colby Wooden would continue to see more work with the first-team defense if Wyatt is unable to play in Week 6.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Limited to open week
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Alexander (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Alexander has missed the last two games due to a groin injury, but the fact he opened the week as a limited participant, rather than as a DNP, indicates that the veteran corner is progressing through his injury. Alexander will have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Packers' Quay Walker: Logs nine stops vs. Rams
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Walker logged nine total tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams.
The third-year pro's nine total tackles ranked second on the Packers' defense in Week 5, trailing rookie Evan Williams' 10-stop effort. Walker continues to be a tackling machine for the Packers, as his 40 tackles lead Green Bay's defense through the team's first five games. Expect the Georgia product to remain a viable IDP option as the Packers take on the Cardinals in Week 6.
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Packers' Evan Williams: Impresses in first NFL start
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Williams recorded 10 total tackles (four solo) and defended two passes in the Packers' 24-19 win over the Rams.
The 2024 fourth-round pick made the first start of his young NFL career Sunday, as Green Bay shifted Keisean Nixon to outside corner and moved Javon Bullard to nickel in the absence of Jaire Alexander (groin). Williams took full advantage of his increased opportunities, leading the Packers' defense in total tackles and tying Xavier McKinney for the lead in passes defended. Don't be surprised if Williams sees more work with the Packers' first-team defense moving forward, regardless of the injuries Green Bay's defense is dealing with.
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Packers' Xavier McKinney: Nabs record-setting pick in Week 5
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McKinney recorded three total tackles (two solo) and defended two passes, including one interception, in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams.
McKinney made history by intercepting Matthew Stafford in the third quarter of Sunday's win, becoming the first player since 1970 to record an interception in each of his first five games with a team. The Alabama product continues to prove why the Packers made him one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL this past offseason, having now recorded 20 total tackles and six passes defended, including five interceptions, across 320 defensive snaps. McKinney will look to extend his interception streak in Week 6 when the Packers host the Cardinals.
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Robert Rochell: Dropped by Green Bay
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The Packers waived Rochell (neck) on Monday.
Rochell sustained a stinger in the Packers' Week 5 win over the Rams, but after getting cut Monday without an injury designation, it appears he's moved past the issue. The Central Arkansas product appeared in three games for the Packers this season, recording one tackle across 34 special-teams snaps. Rochell could very well end up back on Green Bay's practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Packers' Robert Rochell: Questionable to return
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Rochell (neck) is considered questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Rams.
Rochell suffered a stinger in the first half versus Los Angeles and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. The 26-year-old operates primarily as a special-teams option, so his absence doesn't carry a massive impact on defense.
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Packers' Carrington Valentine: Cleared for Week 5
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Valentine (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Valentine missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury but will return in Week 5. He'll likely start opposite Eric Stokes, as Jaire Alexander (groin) is inactive for a second straight week. Valentine drew a handful of starts last season, but he's played only 38 defensive snaps this season.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Inactive again
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Alexander (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Alexander will miss a second straight game after a groin injury popped up ahead of the Packers' Week 4 loss to the Vikings. However, Green Bay will have Carrington Valentine available after he missed back-to-back weeks, and he should start opposite Eric Stokes versus Los Angeles. Alexander logged limited practices Thursday and Friday of Week 5 prep, so he should have a good chance of returning to action in Week 6 against the Cardinals.
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L.J. Davis: Gets let go
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Davis (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve by the Packers on Saturday.
Davis attempted to make Green Bay's active roster as a UDFA out of Northern Arizona, but an injury during training camp derailed that goal and sent him to IR. He'll now have the chance to earn an opportunity elsewhere once he is healthy.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Gets questionable tag
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Alexander (groin) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Alexander missed the Packers' Week 4 loss to the Vikings due to both a quadriceps and groin issue. He kicked off this week with a DNP, but subsequently practiced consecutive days in limited fashion. He is looking like a true game-time decision Sunday. If he is unable to suit up, Corey Ballentine would be next in line to start at cornerback opposite Eric Stokes, with Keisean Nixon in the slot.
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Packers' Kenny Clark: Gets green light
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Clark (toe) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Rams, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Clark was unable to practice at the beginning of the week, but back-to-back limited sessions were enough to get him the green light. Barring any setbacks, he is slated to take on his usual role in the trenches for the Packers' interior defensive line.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Out Week 5
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Wyatt (ankle) will not play in the Packers' Week 5 matchup with the Rams, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Wyatt was a non-participant at practice all week, rendering this news relatively unsurprising. He suffered an ankle injury in Green Bay's Week 4 loss to the Vikings. In his absence, Tedarrell Slaton is the top candidate to start alongside Kenny Clark at defensive tackle.
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Packers' Devonte Wyatt: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Wyatt (ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice session.
Wyatt has been a DNP for both practices this week due to an ankle injury he sustained in Week 4 against the Vikings. He looks to be a long shot to play Sunday against the Rams, though he would give himself a chance at suiting up if he were to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday. Tedarrell Slaton would be the top candidate to start at defensive tackle alongside Kenny Clark (toe) if Wyatt is unable to play Sunday.
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Packers' Kenny Clark: Able to practice Thursday
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Clark (toe) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Clark wasn't able to practice Wednesday, though he's been managing a toe injury since Week 1. Unless he downgrades to a DNP on Friday, the 2016 first-round pick should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Rams. Clark registered 7.5 sacks across 17 regular-season games in 2023, but he has yet to record a sack this year.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: Upgrades to limited Thursday
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Alexander (groin) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's injury report.
Alexander missed Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, but his ability to see the field Thursday is a step in the right direction. Friday's injury report will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Week 5 against the Rams.
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Packers' Jonathan Ford: Practice window opens Wednesday
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The Packers designated Ford (calf) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Ford began the regular season on IR due to a calf injury he sustained during the Packers' preseason finale in late August. He will now have a 21-day window to return to practice and, ultimately, be added to the active roster. If Ford is not added to the roster by the end of the window, he will revert to IR and stay on there for the rest of the season. Ford has yet to play in a regular-season game since being selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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Packers' Jaire Alexander: DNP to open week
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Alexander (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Alexander was inactive for the Packers' Week 4 loss against the Vikings after not being able to practice in the final session leading up to the game. His DNP on Wednesday isn't a great start to the week, but the veteran corner will have two more opportunities to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Alexander has accrued 11 tackles (10 solo) and four passes defended (two interceptions, including a pick-six) across three regular-season games.
