Packers clear Lukas Van Ness, rule out Javon Hargrave for Jets game
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Green Bay Packers announced that edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the New York Jets on Sunday. Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, however, has been ruled out due to a concussion and a knee injury. Both players were listed on the injury report earlier in the week, with Van Ness originally questionable and Hargrave doubtful. Hargrave's absence is notable as the Packers adjust their defensive lineup ahead of the game.
- •Lukas Van Ness cleared concussion protocol and is available for Sunday.
- •Javon Hargrave ruled out due to a concussion and knee issue.
- •Hargrave was listed as doubtful prior to the announcement.
- •Van Ness was previously listed as questionable on Friday.
- •The game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay's Lukas Van Ness clears concussion protocol. Packers rule out Javon Hargrave for Jets game
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Injury updates: Lukas Van Ness in, Javon Hargrave out for Packers at Jets
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Packers downgrade DT Javon Hargrave to out, remove DE Lukas Van Ness from injury report
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Packers updates: Javon Hargrave OUT, Lukas Van Ness IN for Week 2 vs. Jets
"Green Bay edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has cleared concussion protocol while defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has been ruled out for the Packers’ game against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. The Packers released those two updates to their injury report Saturday. Van Ness had been listed as questionable and Hargrave was labeled as doubtful on Green Bay’s Friday injury report.
"Green Bay Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness cleared concussion protocol, while defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was declared out for Week 2 at Jets.
"Two big injury updates as the Packers depart for New Jersey: DL Javon Hargrave is OUT, Lukas Van Ness is IN for Sunday versus the Jets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:43 PMGreen Bay's Lukas Van Ness clears concussion protocol. Packers rule out Javon Hargrave for Jets game
Green Bay edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has cleared concussion protocol while defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has been ruled out for the Packers’ game against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon. The Packers released those two updates to their injury report Saturday. Van Ness had been listed as questionable and Hargrave was labeled as doubtful on Green Bay’s Friday injury report.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:42 PMInjury updates: Lukas Van Ness in, Javon Hargrave out for Packers at Jets
Green Bay Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness cleared concussion protocol, while defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was declared out for Week 2 at Jets.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:40 PMPackers downgrade DT Javon Hargrave to out, remove DE Lukas Van Ness from injury report
When the Packers face the Jets on Sunday, they won't have defensive tackle Javon Hargrave.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:38 PMPackers updates: Javon Hargrave OUT, Lukas Van Ness IN for Week 2 vs. Jets
Two big injury updates as the Packers depart for New Jersey: DL Javon Hargrave is OUT, Lukas Van Ness is IN for Sunday versus the Jets.
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