Packers players Lukas Van Ness and Javon Hargrave enter concussion protocol
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave and edge rusher Lukas Van Ness have been placed in concussion protocol after the team's practice on September 16, 2026. Both players were not previously reported to have concussions during the Packers' Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Limited participation status includes other injuries: left guard Aaron Banks and linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper. The Packers are preparing to face the New York Jets on Sunday in Week 2.
- •Lukas Van Ness and Javon Hargrave are in concussion protocol.
- •Warren Brinson did not participate due to a calf injury.
- •Aaron Banks and Ty’Ron Hopper were limited in practice.
- •The Packers face the New York Jets on Sunday.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Packers Injury Report: Lukas Van Ness and Javon Hargrave have concussions
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Packers injury report: Lukas Van Ness, Javon Hargrave in concussion protocol
"Edge rusher Lukas Van Ness and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave both were listed with concussions on the first Week 2 injury report for the Packers.
"Only 1 Packer was a non-participant in today’s practice: defensive lineman Warren Brinson
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:53 PMPackers Injury Report: Lukas Van Ness and Javon Hargrave have concussions
Only 1 Packer was a non-participant in today’s practice: defensive lineman Warren Brinson
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:50 PMPackers injury report: Lukas Van Ness, Javon Hargrave in concussion protocol
Edge rusher Lukas Van Ness and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave both were listed with concussions on the first Week 2 injury report for the Packers.
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