GREEN BAY – The Packers have listed seven players questionable and ruled out four for Sunday's NFC North showdown with the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.
The seven questionable are safety Xavier McKinney (foot), edge rusher Lukas Van Ness (back), safety Javon Bullard (ankle/knee), guard/tackle Travis Glover (knee), receiver Skyy Moore (ankle), guard Kevin Zeitler (ankle/triceps) and running back Chris Brooks (ankle).
Running back Josh Jacobs (finger), center Sean Rhyan (ankle), tight end Josh Whyle (concussion) and edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) have been ruled out.
Linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin) has been listed as doubtful after not practicing this week.
McKinney was added to the injury report Friday after being listed as limited in practice. He has not missed a game due to injury since 2022 with the New York Giants.
Moore and Brooks are currently on injured reserve with a designation to return and would need to be added to the 53-man roster to play Sunday.
Moore got off to a fast start as Green Bay's primary kickoff and punt returner before injuring his ankle against Chicago last month. He's averaging 16.0 yards per punt return with a 27.5-yard average on kickoffs.
"He's a big-time weapon," Head Coach Matt LaFleur said. "If he's able to go, that will definitely boost our returns, and then also we'll see how we use him on offense."
Bullard expressed optimism on Thursday that he would play against the Vikings despite being listed as a non-participant on the injury report on Wednesday and Thursday.
Green Bay's starting nickel cornerback returned to practice Friday on a limited basis. He's played in 31 consecutive games for the Packers (including playoffs).
"I ain't missing no game, man," said Bullard on Thursday. "I care about this team. I care about my brothers, man. So, I'm definitely going to play Sunday. For sure."
Van Ness, who leads the Packers with 13 quarterback hits and 4½ sacks this season, played 32 snaps in Sunday's 45-27 win over New England but did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday before returning in a limited capacity.
Parsons will miss his 10th game on Sunday, as he remains the physically unable to perform list. LaFleur said the All-Pro edge rusher continues to make progress, though.
"He looks great, but he just doesn't have a ton of reps under his belt," LaFleur said. "We want to try to continue to build him up."
Kicker Trey Smack (right calf), linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper (illness), guard Aaron Banks (knee/hip) and receiver Savion Williams (groin) didn't receive a game status and will be available Sunday.
The Vikings have ruled out quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring), linebacker Blake Cashman (concussion), defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (ankle), receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (wrist/chest).
Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (calf), S Joshua Metellus (shoulder) and receiver Jordan Addison (thumb) are questionable.
Minnesota didn't issue a game status for the following players who will be available: safety Jay Ward (knee), safety Theo Jackson (quad), tackle Christian Darrisaw (rest), safety Harrison Smith (rest) and quarterback Carson Wentz (ankle).
Green Bay Packers
| Player | Injury | *Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Banks, G | Knee / Hip | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | -- |
| **Chris Brooks, RB | Ankle | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Javon Bullard, S | Ankle / Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Zaire Franklin, LB | Shin | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Doubtful |
| Travis Glover, G/T | Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Ty'Ron Hopper, LB | Illness | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Josh Jacobs, RB | Finger | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Xavier McKinney, S | Foot | -- | -- | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| **Skyy Moore, WR | Ankle | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| ***Micah Parsons, EDGE | Knee / Illness | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Out |
| Sean Rhyan, C/G | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Trey Smack, K | Right Calf | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Lukas Van Ness, EDGE | Back | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Josh Whyle, TE | Concussion | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Savion Williams, WR | Groin | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | -- |
| Kevin Zeitler, G | Ankle / Triceps | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Did Not Participate | Questionable |
* The Packers conducted a jog-through on Wednesday; participation reports are an estimation.
** Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window
*** On Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform - Currently within 21-day practice window
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Injury | *Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison, WR | Thumb | -- | -- | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Blake Cashman, LB | Concussion | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Out |
| Christian Darrisaw, T | NIR - Rest | -- | -- | Did Not Participate | -- |
| T.J. Hockenson, TE | Wrist / Chest | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DL | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Theo Jackson, S | Quadricep | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Jauan Jennings, WR | Calf | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Joshua Metellus, S | Shoulder | -- | -- | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Kyler Murray, QB | Hamstring | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Harrison Smith, S | NIR - Rest | -- | -- | Limited Participation | -- |
| Kyle Van Noy, OLB | Calf | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Jay Ward, S | Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Carson Wentz, QB | Ankle | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | -- |
* The Vikings did not practice on Wednesday; the report is an estimation.
