The Green Bay Packers had no issue covering for Nate Hobbs’ Week 1 absence. Carrington Valentine filled in as CB2 and, thanks in part to a vicious pass rush, the Lions got nothing going in the pass game – or on offense in general.
The Packers play their second opponent of the season on short rest, facing off with the Commanders on Thursday Night Football. Hobbs again appeared on the injury report as a limited participant in practice throughout the week. Heading into the game, he retains a questionable tag, as in Week 1.
In addition to Hobbs, the Packers got more bad news at cornerback. Bo Melton, the third stringer on Sunday, has been ruled out for tomorrow’s contest. Kickoff could find the Packers uncomfortably thin at the position.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton (80) is shown during the first quarter of their game Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Houston Texans 24-22.
CB issues pose concern; rest of injury report bears no bad surprises
With the Melton news, Hobbs’ status becomes all the more important, not just for the starting lineup but depth purposes in case of an injury mid-game. Valentine and Keisean Nixon held it down on Sunday, but missing both Hobbs and Melton, the Packers would turn to Micah Robinson as the first guy off the sidelines. The rookie 7th-rounder was activated from the practice squad last week due to Hobbs’ injury.
A lack of depth won’t matter if Nixon and Valentine once again stay on the field for every snap, but still, it’s not ideal. In case of a blowout game late, it also leaves Matt LaFleur few options to get the starters off their feet on a short week. Hobbs suiting up, slotting Valentine back to CB3, would make a big difference.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Bears defeated the Packers 24-22.
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Along with Melton, the Packers have also ruled out defensive lineman Brenton Cox. Both players were DNPs in practice this week.
Micah Parsons is listed as questionable, but that’s to be expected as he ramps up from a back injury. After playing 29 of 65 snaps against Detroit, he logged limited participations throughout the week. Same goes for safety Zayne Anderson.
On the offensive line, Zach Tom and Aaron Banks are also questionable. They did not take part in practice reps, but LaFleur said earlier that both will be game-time decisions.
Sep 7, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) walks on the sideline during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Full injury report ahead of Thursday:
Packers have ruled out Brenton Cox Jr. and Bo Melton for tomorrow vs. Washington. pic.twitter.com/WETud0Z40O
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