Packers Injury Tracker: Impactful players expected to carry lingering issues into the offseason after a punishing year in Green Bay

Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft, and Devonte Wyatt are on the list of recovering players.

Wendell Ferreira — NFL News Writer
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Dec 7, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) jogs off the field following the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.
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The 2025 season was a nightmare in terms of injuries for the Green Bay Packers — and after all, they were just too much to overcome. Even worse than their impact for this season is the fact that some important players will still spend the offseason — and maybe the start of the 2026 season treating those issues.

After the playoff loss to the Chicago Bears, some players discussed their injury situations heading into the offseason, so now we have a better understanding of where they are.

EDGE Micah Parsons (torn ACL)

Parsons tore his ACL on Dec. 20. His expectation is to return by Week 3, still in September, but it’s going to be almost impossible to have him ready for Week 1. The star player doesn’t expect to start next season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, though.

TE Tucker Kraft (torn ACL)

Kraft also tore his ACL, but it happened on Nov. 2, putting him in a much more comfortable position to be ready by Week 1.

“Hopefully bulletproof by then,” Kraft said. “I already feel pretty good. My progress so far has been great. Some would say even ahead of schedule. So not trying to blow anything out of proportion. I’m only not even 10 weeks in yet, but it’s feeling good so far.”

RT Zach Tom (partially torn patellar tendon)

Tom tried to play through it in the playoffs, but it wasn’t possible. He ended up missing the final four games of the season, and it’s a significant injury. The possibility of having surgery is on the table, and that would mean a six-month recovery. Nonetheless, that would allow him to be back early in training camp.

C Sean Rhyan (bone bruise)

Rhyan left the Bears game late with a knee injury, but there isn’t any type of ligament damage. The offensive lineman explained it was just a bone bruise, so it’s nothing long term. Rhyan is set to become a free agent.

DT Devonte Wyatt (broken fibula and ankle ligament)

Wyatt broke his fibula, but he also had a worse injury in terms of recovery time — ankle ligament damage. In the locker room, the defensive tackle said he should definitely be ready for training camp. He’s set to play the 2026 season on his fifth-year option.

CB Nate Hobbs (knee)

It wasn’t disclosed exactly the type of injury Hobbs had. However, Matt LaFleur said after the Baltimore Ravens game that it wasn’t a long-term issue — even though it was long enough to force him to go on injured reserve.

More long-term injuries

  • DT Jordon Riley (Achilles) — Six to nine months, so he has a shot at returning early next season.
  • G John Williams (back) — Returned to practice late in the season.
  • RB MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) — Has a long track record of injuries, but the current injury isn’t long term.
  • T Travis Glover (shoulder) — Missed the entire 2025 season, but should be back in 2026.
  • CB Kamal Hadden (leg) — Broke his fibula and tibia, a four to five-month recovery.

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