Packers project Week 2 game-day roster ahead of Jets matchup
Green Bay’s injury report and depth chart suggest several position battles, with potential practice-squad call-ups at edge defender and cornerback before Sunday’s game against New York.
Green Bay’s latest injury report shows defensive lineman Warren Brinson out with a calf injury and Javon Hargrave listed as doubtful with a concussion and knee issue. Offensive linemen Zach Bako-Bewele and Aaron Banks are each questionable with knee problems, while edge defender Lukas Van Ness and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste are also listed as questionable.
The team has seven defensive linemen and ten offensive linemen on the roster, giving it enough depth to absorb the injuries even if the doubtful players miss the game. The most pressing concerns are at the edge, where only four players are on the depth chart. If Van Ness cannot play, the Packers are expected to promote rookie Nyjalik Kelly from the practice squad, as he offers defensive capability compared with special-teams-oriented Arron Mosby.
At cornerback, St-Juste’s hamstring injury could force the team to rely on Kamal Hadden, who primarily practiced as a slot defender, or to elevate rookie Domani Jackson from the practice squad. The decision will depend on Hadden’s experience against outside receivers.
Based on the available information, a projected 48-man game-day roster includes quarterbacks Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor; running backs MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks and Kaleb Johnson; wide receivers Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed, Bo Melton and Skyy Moore; tight ends Tucker Kraft, Jonnu Smith, Mark Redman and Josh Whyle; offensive linemen Jordan Morgan, Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk, Donovan Jennings, Jager Burton and Anthony Belton; defensive linemen Karl Brooks, Jonathan Ford, Devonte Wyatt and Chris McClellan, with either Javon Hargrave or Anthony Campbell filling the final edge spot; edge defenders Barryn Sorrell, Brenton Cox Jr. and Dani Dennis-Sutton, with either Van Ness or Kelly at the remaining edge position; linebackers Zaire Franklin, Edgerrin Cooper, Isaiah McDuffie, Ty’Ron Hopper and Niemann; cornerbacks Keisean Nixon, Brandon Cisse, Carrington Valentine and Kamal Hadden, with either St-Juste or Jackson at the final defensive back slot; safeties Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard and Kitan Oladapo; and special-teams players Trey Smack (kicker), Daniel Whelan (punter) and Matt Orzech (long snapper).