Matt LaFleur updates injury status for Packers ahead of final preseason week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur provided injury updates following a preseason game against the Denver Broncos. Defensive lineman Warren Brinson is sidelined with a calf tweak, while long snapper Matt Orzech remains on the PUP list but is progressing. Running back Josh Jacobs will practice in a limited capacity due to a groin injury. Rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse is expected to return after a minor knee concern, and LaFleur is optimistic about guard Aaron Banks recovering from his knee issue. Receiver J. Michael Sturdivant is currently in concussion protocol.
- •Warren Brinson tweaked calf during warmups and is out temporarily.
- •Matt Orzech is close to returning from PUP list.
- •Josh Jacobs practicing in a limited role due to groin injury.
- •Brandon Cisse expected to return from a minor knee injury.
- •J. Michael Sturdivant is in concussion protocol.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur provides injury updates before Packers final preseason week
"Matt LaFleur provided some injury updates coming out of a preseason win over the Broncos and ahead of the final preseason week.
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