The Green Bay Packers got a massive win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The win moved Green Bay to 8-3-1 on the season and keeps pressure on the Chicago Bears (8-3) who will play the Philadelphia Eagles tomorrow.
However, thePackers may be facing a critical defensive blow after standout defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt was carted off the field during Green Bay’s Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions. Wyatt, who has developed into one of the Packers’ most reliable interior defenders, went down late in the fourth quarter on a play that initially looked routine but quickly became alarming.
Green Bay Packers Vs Detroit Lions on 11/27/25 - via Fox Sports NFL
Green Bay Packers Vs Detroit Lions on 11/27/25 – via Fox Sports NFL
According to CBS Sports, Wyatt was “carted off during Thursday’s win” after his leg became trapped awkwardly beneath him. Medical staff attended to him for several minutes before he was lifted onto a stretcher and ruled out for the rest of the game.
#DeVonteWyatt
Costly victory for @packers
Carted off with tib/fib fracture🙏 pic.twitter.com/28eKyDqtEM
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) November 27, 2025
NFL injury physician Jesse Morse reacted publicly to the video, stating there was “concern for left ankle fracture — potentially season-ending.” While the Packers have not yet released an official diagnosis, early evaluations from league medical analysts suggest the team should be preparing for a long-term absence.
The injury occurred during a defensive stand that forced Detroit to settle for a field goal, a sequence that featured intense pressure from Green Bay’s front. Wyatt collapsed following the play and was unable to put weight on the leg as trainers surrounded him. Heavy.com reported that the injury looked “devastating,” noting the immediate reaction from teammates and coaches who signaled urgently for medical personnel.
Devonte Wyatt’s Career With the Packers
Wyatt’s potential loss is magnified by the steady climb he has made since being drafted by the Packers. His production has increased every season, culminating in a strong 2024 campaign that placed him among the league’s most effective interior linemen.
Career Statistics (Through 2025)
Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) celebrates his sack Tennessee Titans Will Levis (8) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) celebrates his sack Tennessee Titans Will Levis (8) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Games: 56
Total Tackles: 95
Solo Tackles: 53
Sacks: 16
Passes Defensed: 3
Fumble Recoveries: 3
Season-by-Season Breakdown
2022 (Rookie): 16 games, 15 tackles, 1.5 sacks
2023: 17 games, 36 tackles, 18 solo, 5.5 sacks
2024: 14 games, 21 tackles, 5 sacks, career-best 9 tackles for loss
2025: 9 games, 23 tackles, 12 solo, 4 sacks
Wyatt’s 2024 season placed him in rare company: he was one of only five NFL defenders with 5+ sacks, 9+ tackles for loss, and multiple fumble recoveries, making him the first Packers defensive lineman to hit those marks since 2000.
What Wyatt’s Absence Means for the Packers
The Packers’ defensive depth immediately becomes a concern. Wyatt has been central to both the pass rush and run defense, and without him, the team must lean heavily on players like Karl Brooks and Nazir Stackhouse. While both are capable, neither matches Wyatt’s combination of interior burst, gap control, and disruptive consistency.
The Packers have relied on a strong defensive front to stay competitive in the NFC North, and losing a high-impact player this late in the season threatens to destabilize that formula.
Green Bay now awaits the official medical report—one that could determine the trajectory of the Packers’ playoff push. Until then, the organization and its fans remain hopeful that the early fears of a season-ending injury prove less severe than expected.
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