Green Bay, WI — Just when things seemed to be settling for the Green Bay Packers after a gritty win over Cincinnati, disaster may have struck at Thursday’s practice session.
According to multiple inside sources, several key starters sustained injuries during the team’s full-pads practice — a shocking setback that could drastically alter the team’s lineup heading into Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals.
While the team has not yet released an official report, early indications suggest that at least two offensive starters and one defensive lineman were forced to leave the field mid-session, prompting an emergency staff meeting led by head coach Matt LaFleur immediately after practice.
Witnesses inside the Don Hutson Center described a tense scene as trainers surrounded one player believed to be a veteran offensive lineman, while another — possibly a defensive starter — limped off with medical assistance.
By the time practice ended, LaFleur reportedly gathered his coaching staff for a closed-door meeting, delaying his media availability and fueling speculation that major lineup changes may be announced before Sunday.
“We’ve got some things to figure out,” one anonymous team source told local media late Thursday. “This wasn’t the day anyone wanted. We just need to make sure we’re ready by kickoff.”
The Packers were already dealing with a growing list of injuries heading into the week — including Devonte Wyatt (knee) and Lukas Van Ness (foot) — and Thursday’s developments only deepen the uncertainty.
Given the situation, insiders believe LaFleur could be forced to elevate several backup players from the practice squad and potentially rest at least one starter for precautionary reasons.
The Packers’ medical staff is expected to reassess all affected players on Friday morning before issuing the team’s official injury report — a document that will now carry far more weight than usual ahead of the crucial Week 7 road matchup.
For now, fans are left holding their breath as the team faces what could be its biggest test of depth and resilience yet.
