Green Bay Packers enter 2026 season with roster turnover and injury concerns

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Green Bay Packers enter 2026 season with roster turnover and injury concerns
Summary

The Green Bay Packers begin the 2026 season facing significant personnel challenges following an off-season of roster movement. Head coach Matt LaFleur manages a team currently missing Micah Parsons, who is sidelined for at least four weeks with a torn ACL. Running back Josh Jacobs remains on the league exempt list, while wideouts Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks have departed the roster. The team added kicker Trey Smack and linebacker Zaire Franklin, while second-round pick Brandon Cisse is slated to start at cornerback. Jordan Morgan takes over at left tackle following the departure of Rasheed Walker to the Carolina Panthers. The Packers enter the year after finishing the 2025 postseason with a loss to the Chicago Bears.

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  • Micah Parsons will miss the first four games of the season due to a torn ACL.
  • Josh Jacobs is on the exempt list during an investigation into domestic violence charges.
  • Brandon Cisse earned a starting role at cornerback following a strong training camp.
  • Jordan Morgan moves to left tackle to fill the vacancy left by Rasheed Walker.
  • Kicker Trey Smack joins the team to address recent instability at the position.
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A team that can't get over the postseason hump suddenly looks depleted.

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