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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 1d

Packers T Rasheed Walker (quad) returned to practice Friday.

Only DNPs appear to be DL Devonte Wyatt & T Anthony Belton.

K Brandon McManus (quad) wasn’t in the Hutson Center during stretching portion open to media but appears to be practicing today. Injury report later.

Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 1d

Channeling his inner Eric "E.T." Thomas, Micah Parsons returned from the bye with a message for the Packers' defense.

"Be phenomenal or be forgotten."

After a wake-up call in Dallas, Green Bay's fourth-ranked defense looks to rebound against the Bengals.

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Micah Parsons’ message to Packers’ defense: ‘Be phenomenal’

All-Pro passer rusher looking to motivate his teammates after the bye

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 2d

Jordan Love didn't expect to see Joe Flacco again this season after last month's tilt in Cleveland.

But 18 days after last playing the 18th-year quarterback, the Packers are preparing for an unique rematch at Lambeau Field.

“That's how the NFL is, man.”

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Packers ready for unique rematch with Joe Flacco

Green Bay’s defense looks to turn tide on takeaways

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 5d

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 5d

WR Christian Watson, 274 days after tearing his ACL, returned for Monday’s practice inside the Hutson Center.

Starting OL Zach Tom & Aaron Banks also back at practice.

GB opened return window on OL Jacob Monk (IR/hamstring).

Only DNPs: Devante Wyatt & Anthony Belton

Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 15d

Matthew Golden feels the breakout is "bound to happen" for himself and the Packers' offense.

Sunday night could be an opportunity, as GB squares off against a Dallas defense that's allowed twice as many passing plays of 40-plus yards (six) than any other NFL team.

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Packers WR Matthew Golden feels the big plays coming

Rookie first-round pick learned a lesson on deep ball vs. Browns

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 16d

S Javon Bullard (concussion protocol) returned to football activity during Thursday’s padded practice.

T Anthony Belton joined T Zach Tom & G Aaron Banks as Packers’ non-participants.

Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 16d

Elgton Jenkins & Kenny Clark locked horns for the past seven Wisconsin summers out on Nitschke Field, propelling each other to Pro Bowl status.

This Sunday, the two friends finally meet in an NFL game when the Packers travel to face Clark & the Dallas Cowboys.

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It’s all love, and competition, between Elgton Jenkins and Kenny Clark

Former Packers teammates turn on-field foes Sunday in Dallas

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 17d

Six-time Pro Bowler Clay Matthews is among a dozen former Packers who are nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.

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LB Clay Matthews among 12 Packers nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Six-time Pro Bowler joined Packers Hall of Fame in 2024

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 18d

Regrouping & refocusing.

Dallas awaits.

Today's Insider Inbox:

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Inbox: We’re about to find out

The Packers missed out on a great opportunity, but we still have a long way to go

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 22d

Matt LaFleur on Tucker Kraft: "He was practicing & got hurt. ... I don't think it'll be long-term. That's a positive but he will not be out there today (for practice)."

LaFleur doesn't believe IR will be necessary but uncertain about Kraft's status for Sunday.

Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 22d

Josh Jacobs had no idea of his proximity to history until he walked into the Packers' offensive meeting Thursday.

With a rushing touchdown in CLE, the 3x Pro Bowler can become the 1st player in 20 years to rush for a TD in 12 straight games.

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Josh Jacobs has chance to make NFL history this Sunday

Amid TD streak, Packers running back focused on improvement

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 22d

All summer, Dontayvion Wicks watched Jayden Reed pour everything into preparing for the 2025 season.

With Reed down, Wicks aims to step up for a dangerous Packers offense.

“He believes in all of us. He knows we're going to step up and make that play for the team.”

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Dontayvion Wicks aims to step up in friend Jayden Reed’s absence

Packers receiver off to strong start in third NFL season

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 23d

Once again, WR Jayden Reed (shoulder & foot surgery) is the only Packers player not practicing on Thursday.

T Zach Tom (oblique) & LG Aaron Banks (groin/ankle) practicing for second straight day.

Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 25d

One thing to know about Anthony Belton is he stays cool under pressure.

Making his first start in just his second NFL game, the Packers' rookie tackle showed the physicality & fortitude that made him a second-round pick.

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Packers rookie Anthony Belton stays cool amidst the chaos

Second-round pick could be called on against Myles Garrett this Sunday

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 29d

Tucker Kraft had the biggest night receiving for a Packers tight end since Richard Rodgers called game in Detroit a decade ago.

And it’s only the beginning.

“I been screaming his name since last year, man. … He's getting everything that he put in.”

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Key to the game: Tucker Kraft hits another gear in win over Washington

Packers tight end notched first 100-yard game against the Commanders

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · 29d

The Packers hit Jayden Daniels a dozen times.

Micah Parsons had eight pressures.

Keisean Nixon was flying during his five-PBU night.

The run defense still hasn't allowed 100 rushing yards on the year.

Green Bay's defense, it might onto something.

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Game notes: Packers’ defense shows its swagger in primetime victory

Ferocious pass rush, Keisean Nixon’s breakups stymie Jayden Daniels

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 10

Micah Parsons turned a few heads during his fantasy football draft when he took new Packers teammate Edgerrin Cooper as one of his IDPs.

"They saw me pick up Coop and they were like, 'What do you know?' ... I just had a feeling."

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Micah Parsons already has his ticket on the Edgerrin Cooper hype train

Parsons’ fantasy linebacker has pivotal role to play for Packers’ defense

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thursday night’s game pits NFL’s oldest team vs. youngest, per the league.

Packers have the youngest average roster age (25 years, 267 days), only team under 26.

Commanders have the oldest average roster age in the NFL in 2025 (28 yrs, 266 days), only team above 28.

Game on.

Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Lions weren't going to let Josh Jacobs beat them.

So, the #Packers' passing game did instead, feeding off indicators & dicing thru Detroit's signal-high looks.

That & more in our Game Notes from Sunday.

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Game notes: Explosive plays win the day for Packers’ passing game

Josh Jacobs extends TD streak, Green Bay’s run defense comes through

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 8

On Saturday night, Micah Parsons received a call from Matt LaFleur informing him the Packers' defense was going to be introduced Sunday vs. Detroit.

And Parsons was coming out last.

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Key to the game: Debuting Micah Parsons provides instant impact for Packers’ defense

Loud Lambeau ovation sets the tone for All-Pro pass rusher’s impressive opener

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 5

Micah Parsons is here & nobody is happier about it than Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.

"All of a sudden Micah Parsons walks in the building and it's game week and my mind starts going 100 miles an hour on all the ways that you can use him."

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Micah Parsons feeling at home in Packers' defense, locker room

Jeff Hafley has been crunching film since blockbuster trade

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 4

Everyone has a helmet & appears to be practicing for Packers on Thursday.

CB Nate Hobbs (knee), C Elgton Jenkins (hip) & WR Jayden Reed (foot) all returned.

First Indy work for Hobbs since July 31.

Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 4

New number, same goal for Matthew Golden, who's primed to make his NFL debut this Sunday vs Detroit.

"A dream come true. Just a kid fell in love with football when I was around 8. Put in so much work every day for this moment now. I feel like the hard work paid off”

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Packers WR Matthew Golden zeroed in on the NFL debut

Rookie first-round pick feeling focused entering Sunday’s home opener vs. Lions

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Wes Hodkiewicz @weshod.bsky.social · Sep 3

77 days. 1,848 hours. 110,880 minutes.

That's how much time 26-year-old Bo Melton had to switch from receiver to cornerback & mount a convincing bid to make the Packers' 53-man roster.

How Melton aced the NFL's most difficult pop quiz.

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Bo Melton never stopped grinding during summertime switch to cornerback

A look into Melton’s 77-day journey from playing offense to defense

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