Packers coach Matt LaFleur provides an injury update on Josh Jacobs
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is expected to miss his second straight day of practice with an injury. Matt LaFleur addresses the latest.
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs missed his second straight day of practice on Dec. 11.
Jacobs has been dealing with a knee contusion for the past few weeks after suffering the injury in the Week 11 game against the New York Giants. He missed the following game against the Minnesota Vikings.
“We’ll see how he’s feeling [Dec. 12] and kind of go from there,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said during his Dec. 11 pre-practice news conference.
It appeared he was turning a corner and was feeling better after he played in the past two games against the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears and posted a combined 169 rushing yards and a touchdown.
“Anytime a guy doesn’t practice, that’s always a concern. We’ll see,” LaFleur said. “He’s been battling through. He’s doing everything in his power to get ready to go.”
Outside of Jacobs, every other player on the active roster practiced for the Packers on Dec. 11.
Here’s the latest:
Packers’ Dec. 11 injury report
According to the Packers’ latest injury report, Javon Bullard (ankle), Brenton Cox Jr. (IR/groin), Kingsley Enagbare (knee), Matthew Golden (wrist), MarShawn Lloyd (IR/calf), Collin Oliver (IR/hamstring), Jayden Reed (shoulder), Jordon Riley (knee), Zach Tom (back), Lukas Van Ness (foot), Kristian Welch (concussion), Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Savion Williams (foot) were limited participants in practice.
Lukas Van Ness injury update
Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness made his return to practice Dec. 10 and was participating again Dec. 11.
Van Ness missed five games due to a foot injury, and returned in Week 12 against the Vikings, but played just six snaps. He’s missed the past two games.
“He looked good,” LaFleur said after his practice Dec. 10. “We’ll see how he responds today and give him a little bit more and see where he’s at.”
Savion Williams injury update
Packers receiver and return specialist Savion Williams practiced again after missing the Bears game.
He’s been battling a foot injury that forced him to miss the past two games.
Matthew Golden injury update
Packers receiver Matthew Golden, who’s been battling shoulder and wrist injuries this season, participated in his second consecutive day of practice.
Golden played against the Bears but had just five snaps and one target in the game.
Dontayvion Wicks injury update
Packers receiver Dontayvion Wicks was out on the field practicing with the team for the second straight day.
Wicks is dealing with an ankle injury and tried to give it a go against the Bears, but played just six snaps.
Update on injured-reserve players
MarShawn Lloyd, Collin Oliver and Brenton Cox Jr. once again participated in practice. Their 21-day practice windows opened Dec. 1.
(This story will be updated following the team’s injury report.)