Other than the flip-flopping status of the defensive tackles, the only change for the Packers was the addition of rookie lineman Jager Burton (groin) to the injury report as limited participation.<\/p>\n
Four players did not practice. Two of them are guards Aaron Banks (knee\/toe) and Jacob Monk (quad), who were the preferred starters coming out of training camp. But perhaps not any longer with the additions of veteran left guard Laken Tomlinson and veteran right guard Kevin Zeitler.<\/p>\n
With Banks and Monk not practicing, Burton banged up after a rough starting debut and with Tomlinson and Zeitler learning on the fly, there\u2019s a great deal of uncertainty up front for the Packers.<\/p>\n
The play of Green Bay\u2019s offensive line will be key \u2013 no matter who is in the starting lineup or any potential rotation. Only the Vikings blitz with greater frequency than the Buccaneers. Given Green Bay\u2019s troubles up front through three games, there\u2019s little doubt that Bucs coach Todd Bowles will blitz from the start, especially as a way to stymie Green Bay\u2019s passing-game weapons.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey’re explosive,\u201d Bowles told reporters in Tampa this week. \u201cTucker Kraft is playing very well. They’ve got the two young receivers outside in (Christian) Watson and (Matthew) Golden that [are] playing unbelievable. Both [are] very fast, as well. Then, (Jordan Love) puts the ball on a dime. He knows how to get rid of it, and he understands the offense very well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was limited participation for a second consecutive day but remains in the concussion protocol.<\/p>\n
More Buccaneers Injury News<\/p>\n
During his prime seasons, Godwin was a premier player. He caught 98 passes in 2021, 104 in 2022 and 83 in 2023, topping 1,000 yards all three seasons. However, injuries limited him to 83 catches in 16 games the past two seasons. This year, he had 10 catches for 111 yards. He\u2019s been targeted only 11 times.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere’s times when, shoot, maybe he is the primary in the route (but) for football plays to work and for the execution to be at a high level, all things have to click at the right time,\u201d offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think that’s been kind of the story with some of those. Could he have had two or three more catches in a game? Probably so when you watch the tape and you take a look at how things are playing out from an all-22 perspective. But C.G.\u2019s a stud. He’ll continue to do his thing, and if the ball finds him, which it will naturally just with his savvy and all the things that he presents, the ball will find him eventually. We’ve got to get him rolling, for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also, starting linebacker and leading tackler Josiah Trotter was full participation. A second-round pick this year, he was inactive last week and limited participation at Wednesday\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n
Trotter hit double-digits tackles in both games and had a 38-yard pick-six in the opener against Cincinnati.<\/p>\n
Packers Thursday Injury Report<\/p>\n
Did not participate: LG Aaron Banks (knee\/toe), DT Warren Brinson (calf), DT Anthony Campbell (ankle), RG Jacob Monk (quad).<\/p>\n
Limited participation: DT Karl Brooks (illness), G\/C Jager Burton (groin), LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder\/concussion), edge Lukas Van Ness (shoulder).<\/p>\n
Buccaneers Thursday Injury Report<\/p>\n
Did not participate: OLB Rueben Bain (groin\/shoulder), LB SirVocea Dennis (calf\/personal), TE Ko Kieft (elbow), QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb), CB Jacob Parrish (personal).<\/p>\n
Limited: OLB Yaya Diaby (calf\/shoulder), RB Bucky Irving (glute), CB Benjamin Morrison (quad), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle\/foot), DT A\u2019Shawn Robinson (rest), DB Keionte Scott (toe).<\/p>\n
Full: DT DeMonte Capehart (thumb), WR Chris Godwin (ankle), LB Josiah Trotter (shoulder).<\/p>\n
True or false: The Packers saved their season, including their Super Bowl aspirations, this week?<\/p>\n
Here’s my 2 cents. \u2b07\ufe0fhttps:\/\/t.co\/tMY9GjkZmE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) October 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
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