While Christian Watson’s ACL injury will keep him out for the rest of the season, quarterback Jordan Love will be available for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
“He did a good job,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said after Friday’s practice. “Today was a good day.”
Love left the Packers’ Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears in the first half after taking a blow to his right elbow and did not return. The Packers had already clinched a playoff spot and Malik Willis finished the game at quarterback.
On Wednesday, Love told reporters that the numbness in his right hand was gone, but his right elbow still felt sore. After being limited early in the week, he was a full participant in practice on Thursday.
“Business as usual. He looks good,” offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said.
No wild card concerns for Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown
Two concerns for the Eagles this week were quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver AJ Brown. Hurts had suffered a concussion and Brown had been dealing with a knee injury in recent weeks.
Both practiced this week, and although Brown was limited on Wednesday and sat out Thursday, he is expected to play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
Hurts was a full participant in the workout and was officially cleared from the concussion protocol on Friday.
“You go through a routine every day and it’s a challenge to get out of it,” Hurts said. “And of course it’s not fun to deal with different symptoms. I’m grateful to the referees and everyone for doing what they had to do.” [in the Commanders game]. They made the right decision at that time [to have me tested]. I’m grateful and blessed for that and now I’m ready to go.”
TE Cade Oton returns for Buccaneers
After “moving in the right direction,” according to head coach Todd Bowles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to have Cade Otton back for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.
Otton has not played since December 15 due to a knee injury. On Thursday he was upgraded to a full participant in the training. The 25-year-old Oton had his best season in 2024, catching 59 balls for 600 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games.
Saturday’s inactives
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
HOUSTON TEXAN
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LB Devin White
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THE Jerry Hughes
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G Nick Broeker
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G Shaq Mason
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DT Kurt Hinish
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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QB Kyle Allen
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WR Scot Miller
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WR Jamal Agnew
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CB Cory Trice Jr.
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G Mason McCormick
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DEPreston Smith
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DE Dean Lowry
BALTIMORE RAVEN
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WR Zay Flowers
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FS Beau Brade
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RB Rasheen Ali
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FS Marcus Williams
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OLB Adisa Isaac
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C Nick Samac
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W. Keith Kirkwood
Here’s the rest of the wildcard weekend injury report:
DENVER BRONCOS
BUFFALO BILLS
GREEN BAY PACKERS
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WR Christian Watson (knee): out
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S Zayne Anderson (concussion): out
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S Evan Williams ((quadricep): Questionable
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LB Quay Walker (knee): Questionable
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DL TJ Slaton (ankle): Questionable
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OL Andrew Dillard (concussion): Questionable
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DL Brenton Cox Jr. (foot): doubtful
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
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OL Jack Driscoll (ankle): out
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DT Byron Young (hamstring): out
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G Trevor Keegan (illness): out
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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CB Troy Hill (knee/foot): out
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S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee): doubtful
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TE Cade Oton (knee): Questionable
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DL Logan Hall (groin): Questionable
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S Mike Edwards (quadriceps): Questionable
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CB Jamel Dean (knee): Questionable
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
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OLB Patrick Jones II (knee): out
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DL Taki Taimani (ankle): Doubtful
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RB Cam Akers (illness): Questionable
