GREEN BAY – The Packers have listed seven players questionable and ruled out four for Sunday’s NFC North showdown with the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.
The seven subjects in question are safety Xavier McKinney (foot), edge rusher Lukas Van Ness (back), safety Javon Bullard (ankle/knee), guard/tackle Travis Glover (knee), receiver Skyy Moore (ankle), guard Kevin Zeitler (ankle/triceps) and running back Chris Brooks (ankle).
Running back Josh Jacobs (finger), center Sean Rhyan (ankle), tight end Josh Whyle (concussion) and edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) have been ruled out.
Linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin) was listed as questionable after not practicing this week.
McKinney was added to the injury report Friday after being listed as limited in practice. He hasn’t missed a game due to injury since 2022 with the New York Giants.
Moore and Brooks are currently on injured reserve with a return designation and are expected to be added to the 53-man roster to play Sunday.
Moore got off to a fast start as Green Bay’s primary kickoff and punt returner before injuring his ankle against Chicago last month. He averages 16.0 yards per punt return with an average of 27.5 yards on kickoffs.
“He’s a powerful weapon,” head coach Matt LaFleur said. “If he’s able to go, that will definitely improve our returns, and we’ll also see how we use him on offense.”
Bullard expressed optimism Thursday that he would be able to play against the Vikings, even though he was listed as non-participant on the injury report for Wednesday and Thursday.
Green Bay’s starting cornerback returned to practice Friday on a limited basis. He played in 31 consecutive games for the Packers (including the playoffs).
“I don’t miss a game, man,” Bullard said Thursday. “I care about this team. I care about my brothers, man. So, I’m definitely going to play on Sunday. For sure.”
Van Ness, who leads the Packers with 13 hits and 4½ sacks this season, played 32 snaps in Sunday’s 45-27 win over New England but did not practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning in limited capacity.
Parsons will miss his 10th game Sunday, as he remains on the physically unable to perform list. LaFleur said the All-Pro Edge Rusher continues to progress, however.
“He looks great, but he just doesn’t have a ton of reps under his belt,” LaFleur said. “We want to try to continue to grow it.”
Kicker Trey Smack (right calf), linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (illness), guard Aaron Banks (knee/hip) and receiver Savion Williams (groin) were not given game status and will be available Sunday.
The Vikings have ruled out quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring), linebacker Blake Cashman (concussion), defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (ankle), receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) and tight end TJ Hockenson (wrist/chest).
Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (calf), S Joshua Metellus (shoulder) and receiver Jordan Addison (thumb) are questionable.
Minnesota has not issued playing statuses for the following players who will be available: safety Jay Ward (knee), safety Theo Jackson (quad), tackle Christian Darrisaw (rest), safety Harrison Smith (rest) and quarterback Carson Wentz (ankle).
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