Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Sticks in Green Bay as ERFA
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The Packers re-signed Wilson on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
An undrafted rookie in 2023, Wilson made the Packers' initial 53-man roster following the preseason and even mixed into seven regular-season games, taking 14 carries for 85 yards and hauling in four of five targets for 23 yards while working behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Green Bay swapped out Jones for Josh Jacobs and also retained Dillon this offseason, meaning Wilson is poised for a similar role in the coming campaign, barring further additions to the backfield in free agency or the draft.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Ends with five-touch evening
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Wilson had four carries for 16 yards and one reception for 11 yards in Saturday's 24-21 loss to the 49ers.
Wilson -- an undrafted free agent -- broke camp with the Packers after an impressive preseason, and he worked mainly in a bit role before missing six games with a shoulder injury. He returned for Week 18 and did not see action, but fellow running back AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) missed both playoff games the Packers played, and Wilson worked as the backup behind Aaron Jones in both of them. The Packers will have some decisions to make at the running back position over the offseason, and Wilson showed enough during his first season as a professional to be part of the mix heading into the 2024 campaign.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Works in backup role
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Wilson had eight carries for 20 yards in Sunday's 48-32 victory over the Cowboys.
Aaron Jones started and played 62 percent of the snaps in Sunday's game, but Wilson -- and not Patrick Taylor -- was the second running back into the game with backfield mate AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) unavailable. It's anyone's guess how the snaps will be divided among the reserves if Dillon suits up for the upcoming matchup against the 49ers, as he is easily the most established of the bunch, and Taylor fares better as a pass blocker. However, if Dillon remains out, there's at least a chance Wilson could remain in the backup role.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Making return in Week 18
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Wilson (shoulder) is active for Sunday's contest against the Bears.
Wilson landed on injured reserve Nov. 22 due to a shoulder injury, and he's been working his way back since then. The rookie running back was activated from IR on Saturday, setting the stage for him to make his return Sunday in a game the Packers may need to win in order to make the playoffs. Wilson's return comes at a good time for Green Bay, as AJ Dillon (neck/thumb) is inactive for the matchup.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Activated from IR
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The Packers activated Wilson (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Wilson has not played since Green Bay's Week 11 victory over the Chargers. It remains to be seen if he will ultimately get the green light to suit up, but if he does, the first-year pro could see a few more touches than usual due to AJ Dillon (neck) being sidelined. Both Wilson and Patrick Taylor are the depth options behind Aaron Jones in the backfield.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Could return Week 18
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Wilson (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The first-year pro was able to log a full week of practice, but he must be activated to the Packers' active roster in order to suit up in Week 18. Wilson most recently appeared in Green Bay's Week 11 win over the Chargers, and if he's not able to play in Sunday's affair, Patrick Taylor would likely see increased opportunities as the team's No. 2 running back with AJ Dillon (hamstring) ruled out.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Gets doubtful tag
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Wilson (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Wilson seems to be on track to miss his sixth straight game due to a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 11 versus the Chargers. In that case, Patrick Taylor would figure as the Packers' third option at running back Sunday.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Doubtful for Sunday
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Wilson (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
The 24-year-old running back returned to practice this week after a shoulder injury landed him on injured reserve in Week 11, but it seems as if he's unlikely to suit up Sunday. Wilson would need to be activated to the Packers' active roster in order to suit up in Week 16, and assuming he doesn't play Sunday, Kenyan Drake could see increased opportunities in the team's RB room.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Limited participant again
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Wilson (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday after being designated to return from injured reserve.
The running back has a 21-day window in which he can return to the 53-man roster. If Wilson can get in another session Friday, he may have a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers. The rookie has 14 carries for 85 yards and no touchdowns in seven games this season.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Returns to practice Wednesday
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The Packers designated Wilson (shoulder) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The transaction opens a 21-day window during which Green Bay can evaluate Wilson for a return to the 53-man roster. He'll resume practicing Wednesday, and if the running back can upgrade to full activity by Friday, he could be a candidate to provide depth behind Aaron Jones (knee) in Sunday's game against Carolina.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Put on IR
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The Packers placed Wilson (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Wilson is now out for at least four games after injuring his shoulder during Sunday's win over the Chargers. Aaron Jones (knee) also left the game early and may now sit out Week 12 against Detroit, potentially leaving AJ Dillon (groin), Patrick Taylor and James Robinson as the Packers' backfield options. Even Dillon is banged up; he was listed as a limited practice participant Monday and Tuesday.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Ruled out Sunday
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Wilson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers, Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Wilson injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Sunday's contest and will now miss the rest of the matchup. With Aaron Jones (knee) also ruled out, AJ Dillon is now the only healthy running back the Packers have left in the game.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Could see increase in usage
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Wilson will operate as one of Green Bay's reserve options behind AJ Dillon on Monday night versus Las Vegas, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
With Aaron Jones (hamstring) inactive for the Packers' Week 5 matchup with the Raiders, Wilson will likely see an increase in usage. The running back has turned five carries into 11 yards this season and caught one pass for six yards while appearing in both of the contests Jones has previously missed. Wilson will likely operate as the third fiddle in Green Bay's backfield behind Dillon and Patrick Taylor on Monday Night Football.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Makes professional debut
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Wilson had three carries for five yards in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Falcons.
Wilson suited up for a regular-season game for the first time, and after losing five yards on his first attempt he did at least rack up 10 yards on his next two totes. He finished second among Packers in carries, but he did not do much even with Aaron Jones (hamstring) out of action. Wilson could wind up being a healthy scratch again if Jones is able to return in Week 3.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Scratched for season opener
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Wilson was ruled a healthy scratch for Sunday's season opener against Chicago.
Wilson earned a spot on Green Bay's 53-man roster after he had an impressive preseason campaign, including and NFL-high 223 rushing yards across three preseason contests. However, the undrafted rookie out of Fort Valley State won't get a chance to make his NFL debut Sunday, as Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon should still handle the vast majority of the Packers' carries. Patrick Taylor is also available at running back for Green Bay, though he should contribute almost entirely on special teams and as a blocker on third downs.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Another busy appearance
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Wilson had 17 carries for 49 yards and two receptions for nine yards in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks.
Wilson racked up 17 touches in Green Bay's second exhibition contest, and he tallied 19 more in the finale. Wilson was the second running back into Saturday's game and wound up rushing for 223 yards over three preseason appearances. However, 80 of those came on one play and he averaged 3.9 YPC on his other 37 totes, so it remains to be seen if he did enough to sew up a spot on the roster for Week 1.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Earns extended look
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Wilson had 15 carries for 63 yards and two receptions for 15 yards in Saturday's 21-17 preseason loss to the Patriots.
A 111-yard showing in the exhibition opener earned Wilson a long look in Saturday's contest, and he was effective once more. He remains in the mix for the third running back spot on the depth chart, but as things stand, he presumably sits somewhere between fourth and sixth in the pecking order.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Erupts for 111 yards
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Wilson had six carries for 111 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's 36-19 preseason victory over the Bengals.
Wilson did not enter Friday's contest until the third quarter, but he made a major impact from then onward, racking up three carries of over 10 yards before taking his final tote of the evening 80 yards to the house. The rookie was something of an afterthought heading into Friday's contest, but he capitalized on his opportunity and is now seemingly in the mix for the third spot on the depth chart at his position.
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Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Finds new home
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Wilson was signed by the Packers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Wilson signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Fort Valley State but was ultimately waived last Monday. He'll now work to make the most of his opportunity in Green Bay.
