Packers-Jaguars injury report: Devonte Wyatt returns

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a sprained ankle in the fourth quarter of a Week 4 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The injury kept Wyatt out of the last three games.

After practice, Wyatt said he felt “pretty good.”

He added: “I am happy. I am blessed. It’s a blessing to be back.”

When asked about his availability for Sunday's game at the Jacksonville Jaguars, Wyatt replied:

“I should be able to go on Sunday. Yes, sir.”

Whether Wyatt actually plays is another question. Often a Packers player who is sidelined for several weeks will train for a week to get him ready for the next week. “Next” week’s game for the Packers is a big NFC North home game against the Detroit Lions.

Although he has only played four games, Wyatt is No. 1 on the team with three sacks, tied with Eric Wilson with six tackles for loss and behind Rashan Gary with five quarterback hits.

His hot start to the season, which came as a result of him fitting into Jeff Hafley's defense, left him frustrated on the sidelines.

“I feel like I got off to a good start, but I just have to come back and keep that momentum going, really,” Wyatt said.

Three starters did not practice: left guard Elgton Jenkins (gluteus), center Josh Myers (wrist) and middle linebacker Quay Walker (concussion). Jenkins doesn't typically practice on Wednesdays. He and Myers played all 58 snaps last week against Houston.

The group of limited players included cornerback/kick returner Keisean Nixon (hamstring injury).

The Packers may not need him on kickoff returns this week. Only 15.2 percent of Cam Little's kickoffs were returned, the seventh-lowest rate in the league.

What's notable is that receiver Dontayvion Wicks, who was questionable last week with a shoulder injury but played against Houston, isn't even on the injury report.

The Jaguars opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Foye Oluokun (foot) and safety Andrew Wingard (knee).

Oluokun ranked fourth in the NFL with 173 tackles last year after leading the league with 184 tackles in 2022. Wingard has the team's only interception.

“You can now practice with the team and not with the coach on the side,” Jaguars coach Doug Pederson told reporters in Jacksonville. “So we’ll see every day how they do, how they get back out there and do more football exercise. If it looks good, great. If not, we’ll go another week and look at the next week.”

Packers Wednesday injury report

Did not participate: CB Corey Ballentine (ankle), LG Elgton Jenkins (glutes), C Josh Myers (wrist), LB Quay Walker (concussion).

Limited: CB Jaire Alexander (groin), DT Kenny Clark (toe), CB Keisean Nixon (hamstring), WR Jayden Reed (ankle), WR Christian Watson (ankle), DT Devonte Wyatt (ankle).

Full: DT Colby Wooden (knee).

Jaguars injury report from Wednesday

Did not participate: LT Cam Robinson (concussion).

Limited: DE Arik Armstead (shoulder), WR Gabe Davis (knee), TE Evan Engram (hamstring), RB Travis Etienne (hamstring), LB Foye Oluokun (foot; scheduled to return from IR), DT Esezi Otomewo (calf), S Andrew Wingard (Knee; scheduled to return from IR).

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