The Green Bay Packers released the team’s first injury report of Week 3 on Wednesday. The team will release two more injury reports, including a final injury report on Friday with official injury designations before Sunday’s showdown with the New Orleans Saints:
Here’s everything to know from Week 3’s first injury report:
Buy Packers Tickets— Running back Aaron Jones (hamstring), left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) and left guard Elgton Jenkins (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. In terms of Sunday, Jenkins is assumed to be out, Jones could be stressed to play and Bakhtiari remains a great unknown week-to-week.
— Receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) got in another limited practice on Wednesday after returning to practice last Friday. He went through individual drills, but there’s no guarantee he’s going to be ready to play by Sunday. Let’s see if he can ramp up his availability over the next two days.
— Outside linebacker Lukas Van Ness (elbow) was a limited participant after injuring his arm against the Falcons. His ability to practice on Wednesday, even with a brace, suggests he’ll be able to play Sunday.
— Outside linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) remains listed as a limited participant, but his snap count went up in Week 2. The Packers are building him back up to being a full-time player after last November’s ACL injury.
— Punter Daniel Whelan is still listed on the injury report with a finger issue. He played in Week 2 and was a full participant on Wednesday, so no concern there.
— The Packers removed receiver Romeo Doubs, linebacker Quay Walker and safety Anthony Johnson Jr. entering Week 3.
— It’s worth noting that the Packers have a quick turnaround from Week 3 to 4. After Sunday, the Packers will host the Detroit Lions for “Thursday Night Football” in Week 4. No team sits healthy players, but the Packers might consider giving injured players like Jones and Watson a few extra days and planning for a full arsenal come next Thursday vs. the Lions.
