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Savion Williams returns to practice for Packers ahead of Week 5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 5:38 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Savion Williams returns to practice for Packers ahead of Week 5

Summary

Savion Williams, a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, returned to practice on October 7, 2026, after missing the first four games of the season due to a high-ankle sprain. With Jayden Reed out for the season, the Packers' offense has relied heavily on Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, and Tucker Kraft. Williams's return opens a 21-day practice window, which will be closely monitored by the team as he seeks to be activated before the October 28 deadline. Coach Matt LaFleur indicated that a decision on Williams's status for the upcoming game against the Bears will depend on his progress throughout the week.

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Status Watch

•Savion Williams practiced on October 7, 2026.
•He has been on injured reserve since a preseason injury.
•Packers rely on Watson, Golden, and Kraft in his absence.
•Williams has 21 days to practice before a deadline.
•Availability for the Bears game is uncertain.

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With Jayden Reed out for the season, the Green Bay Packers offense has been heavily reliant on Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, and Tucker Kraft, with Jordan Love targeting those three players 60% of the time (93 of his 154 pass attempts). Aside from Watson, Golden, and Reed, Love has targeted the other wide receivers 21 times, […] The post Green Bay Packers: See Gadget Player Return to Practice for Week 5 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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