The Green Bay Packers are dealing with a compressed schedule as they prepare for a Saturday road trip to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round.
Green Bay held a walkthrough practice on Tuesday, with all on-field work needing to be wrapped up by Thursday before traveling on Friday. Head coach Matt LaFleur said the team will have a padded practice on Wednesday — a notable decision given the league’s strict limits on padded sessions late in the season. Teams are allowed just three padded practices over the final seven weeks of the regular season, plus one per playoff week, and not every staff opts to use it. LaFleur clearly wants a more physical tune-up before heading into a rivalry playoff game.
David Banks-Imagn ImagesOn the injury front, LaFleur offered some clarity — and a few lingering questions. Quarterback Malik Willis, who missed Week 18 with shoulder and hamstring injuries, is expected to be available and serve as the backup. If that holds, Green Bay could move on from third quarterback Clayton Tune, potentially opening a roster spot for linebacker Nick Neimann, a special teams standout designated to return from injured reserve. At wide receiver, Dontayvion Wicks has not fully cleared concussion protocol after his Week 17 injury against the Baltimore Ravens, putting his availability in doubt as the week progresses.
Right tackle Zach Tom (knee/back), who hasn’t played since Week 15 against the Denver Broncos, is expected to return, according to LaFleur. His presence would be a significant boost after Jordan Morgan filled in over the past month.
Two players exited Week 18 and did not return — receiver/DB Bo Melton (knee) and safety Javon Bullard (knee). LaFleur wasn’t asked directly about either on Tuesday.
If Bullard were unable to go, Green Bay would likely turn to Kitan Oladapo — currently the fifth safety on the depth chart when healthy — to handle slot duties. That’s something the Bears will be watching closely as they game-plan for Saturday. With Zach Tom trending back and questions lingering at receiver and safety, this injury report feels manageable for Green Bay — but on a short week, every rep and every decision matters.
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Before the Packers' jog-through practice today, Matt LaFleur discussed updates on several players heading into the playoffs, including Trevon Diggs, Josh Jacobs, Zach Tom and others: t.co/xoA3fGPG2I
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