A crucial component of the Green Bay Packers’ defensive lineup was absent from Thursday’s practice session, nursing a concerning injury acquired recently. The Packers were in the midst of their second practice of the week, gearing up for the Wild Card round against the Dallas Cowboys.
The stakes are high in this upcoming game, potentially influencing the coaching landscape for both teams in the next season. Former Packers coach Mike McCarthy is under scrutiny this postseason, with the outcome possibly determining his future with the Cowboys. There’s speculation linking Bill Belichick to McCarthy as a potential replacement in Dallas.
The Green Bay Packers, boasting the youngest NFL team to reach the playoffs since the Buffalo Bills in 1974, face an uphill battle with a slim chance of causing an upset against the Cowboys this week. Injuries are a significant factor contributing to this challenge, with a key veteran defender grappling with two injuries this week.
The absence of Green Bay Packers CB Alexander from Thursday’s practice adds to the concerns surrounding the team’s defensive capabilities.
As reported by Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander was absent from Thursday’s practice due to an ankle injury. The ankle injury surfaced in the Wild Card injury report this week, following the Packers’ victory over the Chicago Bears.
