Micah Parsons and Josh Jacobs’ Friday Practice Status Sparks Major Game-Time Questions

There’s no sugarcoating it—the Green Bay Packers are wading through quite the injury quagmire as they head into today’s practice. Matthew Golden, usually spry and reliable, took a hit to his shoulder and has now pulled back entirely, shifting from limited reps on Thursday to the dreaded non-participation status on Friday. Meanwhile, familiar names like Nate Hobbs and Luke Van Ness remain sidelined with knee and foot issues, respectively. And it doesn’t stop there—Micah Parsons, one of their edge rushers, joins a crowded list of nine players still nursing injuries for the second straight day. The team’s lineup of partially available talent includes heavyweights like Aaron Banks, Edgerrin Cooper, and Josh Jacobs, all dancing around their respective limitations. To complicate matters further, Malik Willis and Malik Heath have just landed on the injury report with calf and hip concerns, though there’s a glimmer of hope with Savion Williams making a cautious return after a brief hiatus. It feels like the Packers are battling not just opponents on the field but the very toll football exacts on their warriors. LEARN MORE

Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) was downgraded to non-participation in Friday’s practice.

Golden was limited on Thursday.

Cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee) and defensive lineman Luke Van Ness (foot) remained out of practice.

Edge rusher Micah Parsons (pectoral) was among nine players who remained limited for a second consecutive day.

Offensive guard Aaron Banks (neck), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (foot), running back Josh Jacobs (rest), offensive lineman Zach Tom (back), linebacker Quay Walker (calf), wide receiver Christian Watson (knee), wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and defensive lineman Colby Wooden (shoulder) also were limited again.

The Packers added backup quarterback Malik Willis (calf) and wide receiver Malik Heath (hip) to the injury report as limited participants.

Wide receiver Savion Williams (foot) returned to limited work after missing Thursday’s session.