Packers' key unit stays intact as starter is ready to play in crucial game against the Jaguars

The Green Bay Packers will have their complete offensive line against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Despite being listed as questionable, center Josh Myers is officially active to play in Florida. Myers had a wrist injury that made him miss practice on Wednesday and be limited on Thursday and Friday. With Myers available, the Packers […]

Wendell Ferreira NFL News Writer
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Green Bay Packers center Josh Myers (71) blocks Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dante Stills (55) during the quarter of their game Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-13.
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The Green Bay Packers will have their complete offensive line against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Despite being listed as questionable, center Josh Myers is officially active to play in Florida.

Myers had a wrist injury that made him miss practice on Wednesday and be limited on Thursday and Friday. With Myers available, the Packers can keep their preferred offensive line with Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Myers, Sean Rhyan, and Zach Tom.

First-round rookie Jordan Morgan has rotated with Rhyan at right guard, but Rhyan has had more snaps — and offensive coordinator said earlier this week that the veteran has played better right now.

Return

After missing three consecutive games with an ankle injury suffered against the Minnesota Vikings in week 4, defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt is finally back. He was limited the entire week at practice and was listed as questionable.

Wyatt had been having his best NFL season so far. The former first-rounder has nine pressures, which was the Packers best through the first four weeks of the season. Wyatt has had three sacks in 2024.

Defensive problem

Former first-round linebacker Quay Walker hasn't cleared the concussion protocol in time to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars. After leaving the Houston Texans game early with a head injury, Walker was able to advance in the protocol through the week, practicing on Thursday and Friday, but he's not there yet to be active.

The Packers have had a better depth this season, with players like veteran Eric Wilson and rookie Edgerrin Cooper executing the defense at a good level. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper are also available.

As expected, cornerback Corey Ballentine is also inactive. He had been listed as doubtful to play because of an ankle injury. No Packers player listed as doubtful has actually played since 2021.

Without Ballentine, the Packers have Jaire Alexander, Keisean Nixon, Eric Stokes, and Carrington Valentine at cornerback. Safety Javon Bullard has played as a nickel, so he will be a big part of the equation as well. The team also elevated Robert Rochell from the practice squad.

Cornerback Jaire Alexander (groin), defensive tackle Kenny Clark (toe), guard Elgton Jenkins (glute), cornerback Keisean Nixon (hamstring), wide receiver Jayden Reed (ankle), wide receiver Christian Watson (ankle), and defensive tackle Colby Wooden (knee) had all been taken off the injury report on Friday and are good to go.

Packers inactive list:

  • LB Quay Walker
  • CB Corey Ballentine
  • S Kitan Oladapo
  • DL Brenton Cox Jr.
  • T Andre Dillard
  • T Travis Glover