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Packers Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Steelers Showdown

10/23/2025

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Packers Tackle Injuries

The Green Bay Packers face injury challenges ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Lukas Van Ness (foot), and Brandon McManus (quad) did not practice.
Devonte Wyatt returned as a limited participant, a development for the Packers' pass rush.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Wyatt must prove his readiness.
Christian Watson aims to play, potentially boosting the Packers' offense.

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Steelers Activate Howard

The Pittsburgh Steelers have opened a 21-day practice window for rookie quarterback Will Howard, who has been on injured reserve since August due to a hand injury.
Howard fully participated in practice for the first time, indicating a potential return to the active roster.
The team released quarterback Logan Woodside, suggesting they expect either Howard or injured QB Skylar Thompson to return.
Howard, a sixth-round draft pick, led Ohio State to a national championship last season with 4,010 yards and 35 touchdowns.
If not activated by November 12, 2023, he will remain on injured reserve for the season.

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Packers Tackle Injuries

The Green Bay Packers face injury challenges ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dontayvion Wicks (calf), Lukas Van Ness (foot), and Brandon McManus (quad) did not practice.
Devonte Wyatt returned as a limited participant, a development for the Packers' pass rush.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Wyatt must prove his readiness.
Christian Watson aims to play, potentially boosting the Packers' offense.

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