Packers Face Unexpected Setback as Cornerback Nate Hobbs Sidelined for Entire Training Camp with Knee Injury

Back in June, Green Bay moved on from Jaire Alexander after seven seasons. Although Alexander earned second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods in 2020 and 2022, he’s struggled to stay on the field. In each of the past two seasons, Alexander played in just seven games. He wound up reuniting with his Louisville teammate, quarterback Lamar Jackson, in Baltimore.
Hobbs, 26, was one of the Packers’ biggest free agent acquisitions this offseason. They signed him to a four-year, million deal in March.
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This isn’t the first time Hobbs has been sidelined during his NFL career. He’s been out for a combined 16 games over the past three seasons because of ankle and hand injuries and illness. Unfortunately for the Packers, they’re used to injuries foiling their plans at cornerback.

AdvertisementNate Hobbs, the newly minted Green Bay Packers cornerback, is grappling with a setback that’s sure to rattle some fan nerves — he underwent surgery to mend a meniscus tear and is poised to miss out on the remainder of training camp. With the season opener against the Detroit Lions looming on September 7, there’s cautious optimism he’ll be back on the field by then, but nobody’s putting a firm date on his return just yet. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed a blend of hope and realism, acknowledging the needed “cleanup” but emphasizing their eagerness to reintegrate Hobbs sooner rather than later.Hobbs has played at least 550 defensive snaps in each of his four NFL seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. He’s mostly played inside corner, with 304 of his 554 defensive snaps last season taking place in the slot, per PFF.

Hobbs has played at least 550 defensive snaps in each of his four NFL seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. He’s mostly played inside corner, with 304 of his 554 defensive snaps last season taking place in the slot, per PFF.

Advertisement”I’m not going to put a timetable on it,” head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday of Hobbs’ knee injury. “But unfortunately he had to have something cleaned up. We’re hoping to get him back here sooner than later.”Advertisement