Green Bay shuffled its roster with four moves, waiving Keith Randolph Jr. with an injury designation, releasing Garnett Hollis Jr., and signing Jaylin Simpson and Devonte O'Malley to add depth for training camp. Simpson, wearing 38, and O'Malley, wearing 69, practiced for the first time Monday after workouts that led to the signings. The moves come as Green Bay looks to stabilize safety and defensive-line depth ahead of joint practices and the upcoming preseason game with Seattle.

Injured safeties Xavier McKinney, Zayne Anderson and Omar Brown leave the Packers needing veteran-friendly depth, while Kenny Clark and three edge players are sidelined on the defensive line. Brown logged 62 snaps in two preseason games; Randolph had 33. With roster cuts looming to reach 53 by next Tuesday, Simpson and O’Malley could still land a spot on the 16-player practice squad if they show well in the final week.

Simpson, a 6-0, 180-pound versatile defender who can play safety and slot, comes after a fifth-round selection by the Colts in 2024. O’Malley, an NIU product, posted 30 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks across five college seasons. The Packers’ short-term aim is to fill immediate gaps, while evaluating whether either can convert to a long-term role or secure a practice-squad spot for development.

The Green Bay preseason setback against the Jets came with notable injury news on the Packers' special teams. Zayne Anderson and Corey Ballentine left Saturday's game with injuries that could test Rich Bisaccia's depth early this season. Anderson, who logged heavy special-teams work last year, left with a knee issue, while Ballentine was shaken up late and appeared to be dealing with a head-related concern.

With Xavier McKinney sidelined for New York, Anderson was the starting safety in the Packers’ nickel package alongside Evan Williams, highlighting how thin the depth chart could become if these injuries linger. Ballentine’s return to the lineup after a recent Colts release adds to the evaluation of Packers corner and kick-coverage units. The injuries leather into thoughtful early-season planning for Bisaccia and the defense, especially in the weeks ahead of the regular-season opener.

The NFL playoffs are officially underway, and injury reports from key players are making headlines as Wild Card Weekend approaches. Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback, is back in practice after missing the last two games due to a concussion. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers is also dealing with an elbow injury sustained in Week 18, casting uncertainty on his availability for the postseason.

In Baltimore, the Ravens face a significant concern with their leading receiver, Zay Flowers, who suffered a knee injury during their division-clinching victory over the Browns. The injury status of these players will certainly play a crucial role as the playoffs unfold this weekend.

The Green Bay Packers are set to welcome back wide receiver Christian Watson for their crucial regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears, while they will be without fellow receiver Romeo Doubs due to illness. Watson's return is a significant boost for the Packers, who look to secure a key victory.

In addition to Doubs, the Packers will also be missing linebacker Quay Walker, safeties Evan Williams and Zayne Anderson, defensive lineman Brenton Cox Jr., and offensive tackle Andre Dillard. Most of these players had already been ruled out prior to game day, but Cox was a late addition to the inactive list due to his questionable status.

On the Bears' side, running back Travis Homer, defensive back Ameer Speed, offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, defensive back Elijah Hicks, linebacker Noah Sewell, and defensive lineman Zacch Pickens are all inactive. Jenkins, Hicks, and Homer were previously confirmed as out for the game, adding to the Bears' challenges as they face their long-time rivals.

In a disappointing performance, New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler struggled to lead his team, resulting in a 34-0 shutout loss to the Green Bay Packers. This marked the Saints' first shutout of the season and their first since November 2022.

Rattler, who filled in for the injured Derek Carr, completed 15 of 30 passes for 153 yards, with one interception and a fumble. Despite showing promise in a previous game, he faced a depleted roster and a strong Packers defense.