The Green Bay Packers are finally getting healthier as they prepare for a pivotal matchup against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. Head coach
Matt LaFleur confirmed that all nine players who entered the week listed as questionable have been activated and cleared to play, signaling a major boost for both sides of the ball.
Among those returning to action are offensive linemen Anthony Belton, Aaron Banks, and Zach Tom, all of whom participated in limited practices but are now ready to reinforce the front line protecting
Jordan Love. Their availability restores stability to a unit that has battled inconsistency and injuries throughout the first half of the season.
On defense, the Packers are also regaining firepower.
Cornerback Nate Hobbs (knee), defensive end Lukas Van Ness (foot), defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (knee), and safeties Xavier McKinney (ankle) and Evan Williams (back) have all been cleared for game action. Their return immediately strengthens Green Bay’s depth and pass-rush rotation heading into Week 8.
Special teams also receive a timely lift as
kicker Brandon McManus, who missed Wednesday’s session with a quad issue, has been cleared and will handle kicking duties against Carolina. His presence ensures the Packers maintain one of the most reliable veteran legs in the NFC.
Offensively, running back Josh Jacobs is back from a minor calf strain, expected to resume his lead-back role and reignite a ground game that has struggled in recent weeks. Wideout Dontayvion Wicks
will also suit up after a limited week of work, giving Love another versatile target to stretch the field.
Head coach Matt LaFleur praised his team’s resilience through the injury wave.
“This group never flinched,” LaFleur said. “We’ve worked through adversity, stayed disciplined, and now we’re close to full strength again. That’s exactly where you want to be heading into a critical stretch of the season.”
The only absence this week is Christian Watson (knee), who remains out as he continues to progress through rehab. Still, the Packers enter the weekend with their most complete lineup since early September — and with momentum building after several gritty performances.
Green Bay hosts the Panthers this Sunday at Lambeau Field, aiming to capitalize on a fully loaded roster and keep pace in a competitive NFC playoff race.
