On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions provided updated Week 9 injury reports.
Matt LaFleur’s team returned four starters on offense, including quarterback Jordan Love, who is dealing with a groin injury. Upon their return, running back Josh Jacobs and offensive linemen Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins joined. Quarterback Jared Goff, who missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury, also returned to the Lions.
Here’s a quick look at Thursday’s updated injury report:
Packers injury report
| Week 9 | Damage | Marry | Thu | Friday |
| CB Jaire Alexander | Knee | DNP | DNP | |
| CB Corey Ballentine | Ankle | Limited | Limited | |
| DL Kenny Clark | Finger/arm | Limited | Limited | |
| RB Josh Jacobs | Ankle | DNP | Limited | |
| LG Elgton Jenkins | Buttock | DNP | Limited | |
| QB Jordan Love | Groin | DNP | Limited | |
| C Josh Myers | Wrist | DNP | DNP | |
| LB Quay Walker | Concussion | Full | Full | |
| Lieutenant Rasheed Walker | Knee | DNP | Limited | |
| Sr. Evan Williams | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | |
| DL Devonte Wyatt | Ankle | Limited | Limited |
Lions injury report
| Week 9 | Damage | Marry | Thu | Friday |
| Lieutenant Taylor Decker | Chest | DNP | Limited | |
| G Graham Glasgow | Rest | DNP | Full | |
| QB Jared Goff | Ankle | DNP | Full | |
| DL Levi Onwuzurike | Rest | DNP | Full | |
| DL Josh Paschal | Disease | DNP | DNP | |
| C Frank Ragnow | Rest | DNP | Full | |
| DL DJ reader | Rest | DNP | Full | |
| LB Malcolm Rodriguez | Ankle | DNP | DNP | |
| RB John Varkey | Knee | DNP | Full | |
| GKevin Zeitler | Rest | DNP | Full | |
| DL Brodric Martin | Knee | Full | Full | |
| DL Mekhi Wingo | Ankle | — | Limited |
QB Jordan Love injury update
Love suffered a groin injury in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He missed practice on Wednesday but returned on Thursday in a circumscribed lineup, allowing him to play in Sunday’s game against the Lions. Expect this to be a game-time decision. Malik Willis is a substitute.
RB Josh Jacobs health update
As expected, Jacobs, who suffered an ankle injury on Sunday, returned to practice on a circumscribed basis on Thursday. He is sure he will play on Sunday. The Packers need him to be the engine of their offense against the Lions, especially if the love isn’t 100 percent.
Update on CB Jaire Alexander’s health
Alexander is dealing with a up-to-date knee injury that will occur in Week 8. Unlike Love and Jacobs, Alexander did not return to practice on Thursday. Two days in a row of missed training puts his availability for Sunday in high jeopardy. Not having the two-time All-Pro corner would be a tough loss against the Lions’ active offense.
Other Packers injury updates
Center Josh Myers missed practice again, and coach Matt LaFleur said the team was concerned about his availability on Sunday. Elgton Jenkins, who returned to practice, acted as the backup center. Safety Evan Williams also missed practice for the second straight day. In addition to Love, Jacobs and Jenkins, left tackle Rasheed Walker also returned to training on Thursday.
Lions injury updates
The Lions returned eight players to practice on Thursday, including quarterback Jared Goff and five others who were rested on Wednesday. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez missed practice for the second day in a row.
