ss UPDATE: Packers Receive Huge Boost with Key Starters Returning — Yet One Defensive Starter Raises Serious Concern.
Green Bay, WI – October 7, 2025
The Green Bay Packers just got some much-needed good news — but it didn’t come without a twist.
Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Monday that several key starters, including wide receiver Christian Watson and left tackle Rasheed Walker, have officially returned to practice after missing multiple weeks due to injury.
However, the excitement was quickly tempered by fresh concern surrounding one of Green Bay’s top defensive playmakers. Sources inside the team hinted that a starting linebacker left practice early, sparking fears of a lingering issue that could sideline him for the upcoming divisional matchup.
LaFleur struck a balanced tone when addressing reporters:
“It’s great to finally have some of our guys back — you can feel the energy shift right away in practice,” LaFleur said. “But we’ve still got some things to monitor, especially on the defensive side. We’re hopeful, but we’ll have to see how things progress this week before making any final calls.”
The update comes at a crucial time for Green Bay, who are trying to regain momentum after back-to-back losses that exposed both offensive inconsistency and defensive breakdowns.
Packers fans flooded social media with cautious optimism. One fan wrote, “Getting Watson back is huge — but if we lose another defensive starter, that’s brutal.” Another commented, “Just when things start looking up, we can’t catch a break.”
With a critical game against the Bengals on the horizon, LaFleur knows how high the stakes are.
“It’s a long season,” he added. “We’ve got to stay smart, stay healthy, and make sure the next man is always ready.”
As the injury watch continues, one thing is certain — the Packers’ road back to full strength won’t come easy.
