Updated
Updated · Packers Wire · Aug 13
Packers Rule Out 16 Players for Preseason Opener vs. Steelers
Updated
Updated · Packers Wire · Aug 13

Packers Rule Out 16 Players for Preseason Opener vs. Steelers

3 articles · Updated · Packers Wire · Aug 13

Summary

  • Sixteen Green Bay players will miss Thursday night’s preseason opener in Pittsburgh, including running back Josh Jacobs, tight end Tucker Kraft and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt.
  • Injuries and roster designations drove the absences: Micah Parsons, Matt Orzech, Luke Musgrave and Jordon Riley are on the PUP list, while Dani Dennis-Sutton is out with illness.
  • The inactive group also includes Javon Bullard, Domani Jackson, Carrington Valentine, Chris Brooks, Kamal Hadden, Zach Bako-Bewele, Aaron Banks, Luke Musgrave, Jordon Riley and Javon Hargrave as they recover or return from injuries.
  • Green Bay opens its preseason against Pittsburgh at 6:00 p.m. CT at Acrisure Stadium, with the depleted lineup shaping Matt LaFleur’s first game evaluation.

Insights

With 16 players sidelined, is Green Bay's overly cautious preseason strategy risking their actual preparedness for the regular season?
How will Micah Parsons' extended absence until mid-October force the Packers to completely restructure their early-season defensive game plan?
As key starters sit out, which overlooked Packers backups will capitalize on this rare opportunity to secure a regular-season roster spot?