Packers list eight questionable, rule out two for Sunday | Week 18 Injury Report

GREEN BAY – The Packers have listed receivers Christian Watson (hamstring), Jayden Reed (chest) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) and five others questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears.

The other five questionable include guard Elgton Jenkins (knee/ankle), linebacker Preston Smith (ankle), tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney), running back Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) and tackle Luke Tenuta (ankle).

Meanwhile, running back AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) and safety Rudy Ford (hamstring) have been ruled out. Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (concussion/neck) is doubtful.

Reed and Wicks were limited in practice this week, while Watson rested on Friday. The second-year receiver has missed the last four games after aggravating his hamstring near the end of Green Bay's 27-19 win over Kansas City on Dec. 3.

"Obviously it's still kind of a tough thing to come back from and you've kinda got to try to tempo things up and build it up," said Watson on Friday. "Obviously I went kind of hard the first two days. So just to kind of give me the best chance to go on Sunday was to rest a little bit today and make sure that I do everything to take care of my body and put myself in the best position to hopefully play on Sunday."

Musgrave, who's been limited in practice the last two weeks, told reporters on Thursday he's champing at the bit to get back on the field. He hasn't played since suffering a grade-four kidney laceration.

Musgrave, Tenuta and Wilson are all designated to return from injured reserve and would need to be activated to the 53-man roster in order to play against Chicago.

"I want to play, definitely want to play," Musgrave said. "But we're going to take it day by day and see."

Smith has missed just one game in his NFL career. An oblique injury caused Smith to sit out against Washington during Week 7 of the 2021 season, ending his streak of 102 consecutive regular-season games played. Since then, Smith has played in 43 straight games for Green Bay.

Jenkins didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday after getting his ankle rolled up on against the Vikings, but told reporters on Thursday that "right now, I'm feeling good."

Cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (neck) did not receive game statuses after practicing in full this week and are expected to be available. Campbell has missed the past two games with a neck injury.

This was the first week Alexander has practiced in full since injuring his back in Week 4.

"He's been awesome," said Head Coach Matt LaFleur of Alexander. "He's had a great attitude, came in with great energy. I've told Ja this from Day 1, he is one of those guys, he's very charismatic, he's got the ability to light up the room. ... His energy can totally, we had a great practice I want to say two weeks ago and he's out there flying around, and just his energy can uplift everybody. It's great to have him in a good place. We're excited about his ability to go out there and play. I just quite frankly can't wait to watch him go play."

In addition to Alexander and Campbell, Green Bay didn't issue a game status for the following players who are expected to be available: Jayden Reed (chest), defensive tackle T.J. Slaton (knee/foot), safety Zayne Anderson (knee), running back Aaron Jones (knee/finger), center Josh Myers (neck), cornerback Keisean Nixon (quadricep), safety Jonathan Owens (knee), safety Darnell Savage (shoulder), and linebacker Quay Walker (shoulder).

The Bears have ruled out receiver Darnell Mooney (concussion) and listed Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson as doubtful after injuring his shoulder in last Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Five other Chicago players are questionable: tight end Cole Kmet (knee), running back Khalil Herbert (back/personal), cornerback Kyler Gordon (calf), center Lucas Patrick (calf) and long snapper Patrick Scales (foot).

Chicago didn't issue a game status for the following players who are expected to be available: receiver D.J. Moore (ankle), quarterback Tyson Bagent (illness), and tight end Marcedes Lewis (veteran rest).

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* The Packers held a walk-thru on Wednesday; participation reports are an estimation

** Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window

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