Packers clear Matthew Golden and Keisean Nixon for matchup against Panthers
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Green Bay Packers confirmed the active status of wide receiver Matthew Golden and cornerback Keisean Nixon for their Week 8 contest against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Golden, who has been a standout with over 600 receiving yards this season, was listed as questionable due to shoulder and foot injuries but is set to play. Nixon also faced injury concerns but has been cleared to compete. The Packers will be missing two starting offensive linemen, Sean Rhyan and Travis Glover, while the Panthers are without left guard Damien Lewis and edge defender Jaelan Phillips due to injuries. Quarterback Bryce Young remains active for Carolina despite a knee issue.
- •Matthew Golden is active despite shoulder/foot issues.
- •Keisean Nixon cleared to play after late injury concerns.
- •Packers missing two starting offensive linemen against Panthers.
- •Both teams have significant injuries ahead of the matchup.
- •Quarterback Bryce Young is set to play for the Panthers.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Matthew Golden, Keisean Nixon active for Packers in Week 8 matchup vs Panthers
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Matthew Golden, Keisean Nixon both ACTIVE for Packers vs. Panthers
"(AP) — Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden was active for the Packers' Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers after dealing with shoulder and foot injuries.The Packers (4-3) had listed Golden as questionable on Wednesday, but he wasn't included among their inactive players on Thursday.
"Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden and cornerback Keisean Nixon are both ACTIVE for "Thursday Night Football" against the Carolina Panthers.
"The Green Bay Packers are down some starters against the Carolina Panthers, but standout receiver Matthew Golden is good to go.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 11:19 PMPackers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers
(AP) — Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden was active for the Packers' Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers after dealing with shoulder and foot injuries.The Packers (4-3) had listed Golden as questionable on Wednesday, but he wasn't included among their inactive players on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 11:02 PMMatthew Golden, Keisean Nixon active for Packers in Week 8 matchup vs Panthers
The Green Bay Packers are down some starters against the Carolina Panthers, but standout receiver Matthew Golden is good to go.
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 11:02 PMMatthew Golden, Keisean Nixon both ACTIVE for Packers vs. Panthers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden and cornerback Keisean Nixon are both ACTIVE for "Thursday Night Football" against the Carolina Panthers.
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