Packers' Nate Hobbs: Iffy to play against Cincinnati
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Hobbs (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs is in the league's five-step concussion protocol, and he will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play in Sunday's home contest. Kamal Hadden would be in line for snaps in a rotational role at corner if Hobbs is not cleared to play.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: In concussion protocol
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Hobbs (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Hobbs was being evaluated for a concussion during the Packers' Week 4 tie to the Cowboys after taking a hit to the head during the second half of the contest. The 2021 fifth-rounder is in the league's five-step concussion protocol even after the Week 5 bye, so he will have to clear those steps in order to play against the Bengals on Sunday.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Ready to roll
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Hobbs (knee) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Hobbs missed Week 1 while recovering from knee surgery and returned to a limited snap count in Week 2. He could take on a bigger role in Week 3 now that he appears to be returning to closer to full strength.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Limited practice Wednesday
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Hobbs (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Hobbs was able to play in the Packers' 27-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday, recording one solo tackle, while playing 31 defensive snaps and four snaps on special teams. The cornerback had been sidelined since early August following a procedure on his knee. Hobbs will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Browns in Cleveland.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Cleared to play Thursday
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Hobbs (knee) is active for Thursday's game against Washington, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs has fully recovered from an early-August knee procedure, which prevented him from playing against the Lions in Week 1. The 2021 fifth-rounder signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers in March and is expected to serve in a prominent role in the secondary alongside Carrington Valentine, Keisean Nixon, Evan Williams and Xavier McKinney. Hobbs appeared in 11 regular-season games for the Raiders in 2024 and finished with 49 tackles (33 solo) and five pass defenses (one interception).
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Questionable for Week 2
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Hobbs (knee) is considered questionable to play in Thursday's contest against Washington, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Hobbs was estimated as a limited participant at practice Monday and Tuesday before officially logging a limited session Wednesday. The cornerback returned to practice last Thursday after missing a month of action following a procedure on his knee, and he could make his debut with Green Bay on Thursday Night Football.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Estimated as limited Monday
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Hobbs (knee) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimation, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs underwent knee surgery in early August and missed the Packers' Week 1 opener against the Lions despite a pair of limited practices last Thursday and Friday. His limited sessions would seem to indicate he's nearing a return to the lineup. Green Bay hosts the Commanders on Thursday night.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Could play in Week 1
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Hobbs (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs upgraded from a DNP at Wednesday's practice to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, so it appears he's trending in the right direction ahead of Green Bay's regular-season opener. The first-year Packer appeared in 11 games for the Raiders in 2024, recording 49 total tackles and five passes defended, including one interception. If Hobbs can suit up Sunday, he's expected to start opposite Keisean Nixon, serving as part of the Packers' top outside cornerback duo.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Practices, chance for Week 1
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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Hobbs (knee) is practicing in a limited capacity, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Hobbs is practicing for the first time since July 31, as Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports, and per Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com LaFleur said he'll "absolutely" give the starting cornerback a chance to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener at home against the Lions. Green Bay has taken a cautious approach to Hobbs' recovery from knee surgery to address a partially torn meniscus. Friday's official practice report will reveal Hobbs' injury designation, or lack thereof, for Week 1.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Hobbs (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Hobbs underwent surgery a couple weeks into training camp to address a partially torn meniscus, and his availability for Week 1 is now in jeopardy. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the Lions.
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Packers' Nate Hobbs: New slot corner for Green Bay
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The Packers are in line to sign Hobbs to a four-year, $48 million contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hobbs earns a substantial payday in Green Bay after having proven himself as a reliable slot cornerback across four seasons with the Raiders. The 26-year-old started 38 of his 51 regular-season appearances with Las Vegas, including seven starts out of 11 games in 2024. With Jaire Alexander (knee) a candidate to be traded, Hobbs is a key addition to what may be a revamped Packers secondary in 2025.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Questionable for finale
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Hobbs (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Hobbs was added to the injury report Friday after he logged a DNP in practice. He's been battling the illness for weeks but was able to play last Sunday against the Saints after missing five of the previous six games due to the illness and an ankle injury. Darnay Holmes would likely cover the slot if Hobbs is unable to play Sunday.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Not listed on injury report
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Hobbs (illness) was not listed on the Raiders' injury report Wednesday.
Hobbs sat out the team's Week 16 win over the Jaguars due to an illness but is now healthy again. He should once again serve as the team's top slot corner during Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Questionable due to illness
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Hobbs (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Hobbs was added to the injury report Friday, logging a DNP. Hobbs just returned from a four-game absence last week against the Falcons and played 55 percent of the defensive snaps, finishing with a pair of tackles (two solo) in the 15-9 loss. Decamerion Richardson and Jack Jones have been starting and operating as every-down players at cornerback for the Raiders. Darnay Holmes would be next in line for snaps at slot cornerback if Hobbs needs to miss Week 16.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Limited on Thursday
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Hobbs (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Hobbs has missed the Raiders' last four contests after he was injured in Week 9 versus Cincinnati. The limited practice to start the week gives him a chance to suit up Monday night against the Falcons.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Missing another week
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Hobbs (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Hobbs has yet to return to practice since sustaining an ankle injury in Las Vegas' Week 9 loss to the Bengals, and he's now in line to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday. Expect Darnay Holmes to continue serving as the Raiders' top slot cornerback until Hobbs recovers.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Out again for Week 13
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Hobbs (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Chiefs, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Hobbs will miss his third consecutive contest after he was initially injured in Week 9 against the Bengals. Decamerion Richardson, Jack Jones and Darnay Holmes should continue to handle cornerback duties this week against Kansas City.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Ruled out for Week 11
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Hobbs (ankle) did not practice Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Miami.
Hobbs was carted off the field due to an ankle injury in Week 8 against the Bengals. Even with the extra rest thanks to the Raiders' Week 10 bye, the 2021 fifth-round pick was unable to practice all week, and his next chance to play will be Week 12 against the Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 24. With Hobbs sidelined Sunday, Darnay Holmes and Decamerion Richardson are candidates to start at nickel corner.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Records season-high 10 tackles
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Hobbs recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.
Hobbs hadn't notched more than five tackles in a single contest this season until Sunday's tilt. He's yet to force a turnover through the first six weeks of his 2024 campaign, but Hobbs remains a key piece in the Raiders' secondary ahead of a matchup against the Rams, who might be returning wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) from a three-game absence.
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Raiders' Nate Hobbs: Leads defense in tackles
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Hobbs finished Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Colts with eight tackles (four solo).
It's the second straight week that Hobbs has led or co-led the Raiders' defense in tackles. He's up to a career-high 84 tackles (58 solo) on the year despite missing four games earlier in the season with an ankle injury and is fourth on the team in that category.
