GREEN BAY – The Packers have listed cornerback Keisean Nixon (groin) and running backs MarShawn Lloyd (knee) and Chris Brooks (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Green Bay also ruled out five: linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin), guard/tackle Travis Glover (knee), center Sean Rhyan (ankle), tight end Josh Whyle (concussion) and edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee).
The Packers opened the practice window on both Parsons (physically unable to perform list) and Brooks (injured reserve) on Wednesday, giving the team 21 days to activate both players to their 53-man roster.
Brooks tallied 94 total yards on 18 touches through the first four games before injuring his ankle in Tampa Bay. The third-year running back would need to be added to the active roster in order to play on Sunday.
Both Nixon and Lloyd popped up on the injury report during the practice week. Nixon didn't practice Thursday but returned in limited fashion Friday. He's played in 76 consecutive regular-season games since signing with the Packers in 2022.
"It's always concerning when a guy doesn't practice on a Thursday but, if I know Kei like I think I do, I would expect him to put himself in a position to potentially go out there and play," said Head Coach Matt LaFleur on Friday morning.
While Rhyan was ruled out, LaFleur told reporters on Thursday that he doesn't anticipate Green Bay's starting center going on IR. Rhyan hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle four snaps into the Packers' Week 7 game in Detroit.
Receiver Christian Watson (ribs), guard Aaron Banks (knee) and safety Javon Bullard (personal) didn't receive game statuses and will be available Sunday.
Watson broke a rib during the Packers' 27-19 win over Carolina but returned to finish the game. He wore protective padding while practicing in a limited capacity this week.
"We have a good plan in place," said Watson on Wednesday. "Obviously, there'll be pads and stuff on it but kind of just what it is. It's one of those things that'll probably be a little bothersome, but you know can still play."
New England has ruled out receiver A.J. Brown (ankle/knee), running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness) and listed seven question: tight end Hunter Henry (foot), cornerback Carlton Davis (neck), safety Kevin Byard (chest), receiver Mack Hollins (calf/injured reserve), tackle Morgan Moses (foot), safety Brenden Schooler (hamstring) and guard Greg Van Roten (hamstring/IR).
The Patriots didn't issue a game status for the following players who will be available: quarterback Drake Maye (right shoulder), cornerback Marcus Jones (foot), defensive tackle Christian Barmore (illness), and linebackers Gabe Jacas (knee) and Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder/knee).
Green Bay Packers
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Banks, G | Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | -- |
| **Chris Brooks, RB | Ankle | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Javon Bullard, S | NIR - Personal | -- | -- | Did Not Participate | -- |
| Zaire Franklin, LB | Shin | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Travis Glover, G/T | Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| MarShawn Lloyd, RB | Knee | -- | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Keisean Nixon, CB | Groin | Limited Participation | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| ***Micah Parsons, EDGE | Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Out |
| Sean Rhyan, C/G | Ankle | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Christian Watson, WR | Rib | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | -- |
| Josh Whyle, TE | Concussion | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
** Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window
*** On Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform - Currently within 21-day practice window
New England Patriots
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Barmore, DT | Illness | Did Not Participate | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| A.J. Brown, WR | Ankle / Knee | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Kevin Byard III, S | Chest | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| Carlton Davis III, CB | Neck | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | Questionable |
| TreVeyon Henderson, RB | Illness | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Out |
| Hunter Henry, TE | Foot | Did Not Participate | Did Not Participate | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| **Mack Hollins, WR | Calf | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Gabe Jacas, OLB | Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Dre'Mont Jones, LB | Shoulder / Knee | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Marcus Jones, CB | Foot | -- | Did Not Participate | Full Participation | -- |
| Drake Maye, QB | Right Shoulder | Full Participation | Full Participation | Full Participation | -- |
| Morgan Moses, T | Foot | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| Brenden Schooler, S | Hamstring | -- | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
| **Greg Van Roten, OL | Hamstring | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Limited Participation | Questionable |
**Designated for Return from Reserve List/Injured
