Javon Hargrave likely suffers torn Achilles tendon in Packers' win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Javon Hargrave, defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers, is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the team's 31-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. The injury occurred late in the game and comes after the Packers also lost linebacker Edgerrin Cooper to a similar injury last week. An MRI will be conducted to confirm the extent of Hargrave's injury. The 33-year-old defensive player joined the Packers this offseason after a successful tenure with several NFL teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles.
- •Hargrave sustained the injury late in the game against the Bears.
- •The Packers won the game 31-7.
- •Hargrave joined the Packers during the offseason.
- •An MRI will confirm the nature of the injury.
- •Edgerrin Cooper was lost for the season to a similar injury last week.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Javon Hargrave is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles tendon
"Another week, another possible torn Achilles tendon for a member of the Green Bay defense.
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