Packers face injury challenges as they prepare for Cowboys in Week 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:38 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

The Green Bay Packers have two open roster spots going into their Week 6 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Due to injuries affecting multiple players, including Skyy Moore and Keisean Nixon, the team may need to elevate players from the practice squad or make additions to its active roster. Currently, the team's roster is functionally at 51 players, with players like Pierre Strong Jr. and Kristian Welch having been promoted to fill prior gaps. The Packers are preparing for a situation where they might have to manage significant absences among key positions, particularly at wide receiver and cornerback.
- •Packers have two open roster spots ahead of Week 6 game.
- •Injuries include Skyy Moore (ankle) and Keisean Nixon (groin).
- •Team may need to elevate practice squad players for the game.
- •Roster currently stands at 51 healthy players, excluding injured Javon Hargrave.
- •Savion Williams could be activated to replace Moore if he cannot play.
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Packers Injury Report: How will Green Bay use its open roster spots?
"The Packers functionally have two open roster spots, but they might need to backfill for four players in Week 6.
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