Green Bay gets a bitter injury update before facing the Cardinals
As it is The Green Bay Packers are preparing for their Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinalsthe team got a mix encouraging and worrying injury updates heading into Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field.
According to ESPN’s Rob Demowski, offensive lineman Zach Thome practiced for the second straight day, signaling progress toward a potential return. However, defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt and wide receiver Lucas Van Ness did not practice Friday, while kicker Brandon McManus, who missed last week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, dressed for practice but was not expected to kick even though it was a kick day.
Zach Thome is practicing for the second day in a row, a good sign that he will play Sunday against the Cardinals.
Devonte Wyatt and Lucas Van Ness are not practicing. Brandon McManus dressed for practice but was not expected to kick even though today is usually a kicking day. pic.twitter.com/vLZ4akmlsI
— Rob Demovski (@RobDemovski) October 17, 2025
The Packers have mixed injury news ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Cardinals
Tom has appeared in three games this season and remains one of Green Bay’s most important players on the offensive line. His availability would be a significant boost to a Packers unit that has dealt with several injuries to start the season. The 26-year-old has proven to be a reliable blocker in both pass protection and run support when healthy.
The absences of Wyatt and Van Ness raise red flags for Green Bay’s defensive front. Wyatt, a 2022 first-round pick, is a constant presence on the interior defensive line. Van Ness, the Packers’ 2023 first-rounder, has played an increasingly prominent role in the pass-rush rotation. Their potential unavailability could force an increased reliance on backups like Karl Brooks and Kingsley Enagbare.
McManus’ recovery remains something to watch closely as the Packers approach Week 7. The veteran player was sidelined in Week 6 after suffering a right quad injury that head coach Matt LaFleur previously described it as “a big concern.” His absence has forced Green Bay to explore interim options, and his ability to continue hitting could determine his status for Sunday’s game.
The The Packers (3-1-1) are coming off a 27-18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6, extending their unbeaten streak to three games. The Cardinals (2-4) enter the contest on a four-game losing streak, including a 31-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Kickoff between the Packers and the Cardinals is scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at 4:25 PM ET on FOX.
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