Packers' Savion Williams: Activated from injured reserve
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The Packers activated Williams (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.
Williams remains questionable for Sunday night against the Cowboys, but the transaction Saturday paves the way for him to play versus Dallas. With Skyy Moore (ankle) joining Jayden Reed (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Williams could see offensive snaps behind Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, and there's a real chance Williams takes over WR3 duties in Green Bay moving forward. Bo Melton and J. Michael Sturdivant are his main competitors for snaps on offense.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Could make 2026 debut in Week 6
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Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a high-ankle sprain and had his 21-day practice window open during Week 5 prep. He's drawn the questionable tag for Week 6 after string together three limited practices, but he would not be eligible to play unless activated from IR on Saturday.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Logs another limited practice
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Williams (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Williams still hasn't been able to manage a full practice since Green Bay opened his 21-day practice window ahead of its Week 5 contest versus the Bears, and now his status for Week 6 is up in the air. He'll likely have to upgrade to full participation at practice before the Packers officially activate him from their injured reserve list.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Will stay on IR for Week 5
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Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams opened the regular season on IR due to a high-ankle sprain that he suffered late in training camp. He was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and was a limited participant in practice all week, and while the second-year wideout is not yet quite ready to make his 2026 regular-season debut, his next chance to do so is Week 6 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 18. Williams would be in line for WR3 duties behind Matthew Golden and Christian Watson in his return, given the fact that Jayden Reed (neck, IR) is out for the rest of 2026.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Back at practice Wednesday
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The Packers designated Williams (ankle) to return from injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's practice session.
Williams suffered a high-ankle sprain toward the tail end of training camp, which prompted the Packers to place the second-year wide receiver on injured reserve. He's progressed enough in his recovery to participate in practice, and the Packers have 21 days to activate Williams from IR. He'll likely need to log multiple full practices before being moved to the 53-man roster, but he could make his 2026 regular-season debut as soon as this Sunday's NFC North showdown against the Bears.
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Packers' Savion Williams: On mend from high-ankle sprain
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Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that Williams is recovering from a high-ankle sprain and should be ready to return from injured reserve when first eligible in Week 5, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Williams wasn't known to have dealing with any injuries before he landed on injured reserve Sunday, but Gutekunst's comments provided some clarity. Assuming that the second-year wideout bounces back from the high-ankle sprain as anticipated, he should be ready to make his 2026 debut Oct. 11 versus the Bears. With Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden locked in as Green Bay's top three receivers, Williams is unlikely to see much action, but he could have a small role on offense as a gadget player in addition to serving as the team's top kickoff returner, and Watson has missed at least two games in each of his four NFL seasons.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Hits IR, but designated to return
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The Packers placed Williams (undisclosed) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
Williams wasn't necessarily hampered by a health concern during training camp and the preseason, but an unknown injury will conspire to sideline him for at least the first four games of the campaign. Behind Green Bay's big three wide receivers Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden, the initial position group on the active roster also includes Skyy Moore, Bo Melton and undrafted rookie J. Michael Sturdivant. Williams' earliest possible time to make his season debut is Sunday, Oct. 11 versus the Bears.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Not much action in 2025
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Williams (foot) finished the 2025 regular season with 10 catches (on 10 targets) for 78 yards and a touchdown and added 11 carries for 37 yards in 12 games.
The wide receiver did also record 717 yards as a kickoff returner. It should be noted that a foot injury forced Williams out for five of the Packers' last six regular-season games, as well as the team's playoff loss to the Bears. At the same time, the 2025 third-round pick's highest offensive snap count in a game prior to the injury was 19 in Week 9 against Carolina.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Placed on injured reserve
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The Packers placed Williams (foot/illness) on injured reserve Saturday.
Williams was unable to practice for consecutive days in Week 18, and the wide receiver will officially need to miss at least four contests while he resides on IR. If the Packers can advance to the Super Bowl, Williams may be able to return for the game. The rookie third-rounder amassed 10 receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets while adding 11 rush attempts for 37 yards on the ground over 12 regular-season outings.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Unavailable for Week 18
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Williams (foot/illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams missed the final two practices of Week 18 prep due to a foot injury and an illness. The rookie third-rounder will end up missing the last two games of the regular season and will aim to be available for the wild-card round of the playoffs. If the Packers end up resting or limiting top wide receivers during Sunday's regular-season finale, then fellow rookie Matthew Golden and Bo Melton would be in line for more opportunities on offense, though they'll be catching passes from Clayton Tune rather than Jordan Love.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Unable to practice
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Williams (foot/illness) did not participate at practice Thursday.
Williams took a step backwards Thursday after opening the week as a limited participant Wednesday. The wide receiver was unavailable for the team's Week 17 loss to the Ravens, and he's now potentially trending towards another absence Sunday against the Vikings. Williams will have one more chance to practice Friday and ultimately suit up for the Packers' regular-season finale.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Records limited practice Wednesday
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Williams (foot/illness) participated in practice in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Williams missed last Saturday's loss to Baltimore due to a foot injury and an illness, but he seems to have a chance of returning to action Sunday in Minnesota. It's possible the illness was the primary cause of the rookie's absence against the Ravens, as he's been dealing with the foot issue for some time and was deemed healthy throughout last week before he was deemed questionable to play because of the illness. The Packers are slated to rest multiple starters this Sunday since they are locked into the No. 7 playoff seed in the NFC, so Williams could have a larger role on offense than usual if he's able to suit up.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Sitting out Saturday
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Williams (foot/illness) is inactive for Saturday's game versus the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams was listed as full on all three Week 17 injury reports due to his lingering foot issue, but the Packers tagged him as questionable Friday due to an illness that now will force his fourth absence in the past five contests. His next chance to suit up is Week 18 at Minnesota, but at least for Week 17, Green Bay's receiving corps will be composed of Christian Watson (shoulder/illness), Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton (illness).
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Packers' Savion Williams: Ready to face Bears
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Williams (foot) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's matchup against Chicago, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams' foot injury had forced him to sit out each of Green Bay's last three games, but the rookie third-round pick is all clear for Saturday's key road divisional matchup. If either of Christian Watson (chest) or Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) is limited or unavailable versus Chicago, Williams could have an opportunity to handle an expanded depth role in his return.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Estimated as limited Tuesday
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Williams (foot) was estimated as a limited participant for the Packers' walkthrough practice Tuesday.
Williams has missed Green Bay's last three contests due to a nagging foot issue, and his status for Week 16 is now up in the air as well. He'll get two more opportunities to manage a full practice before the Packers publish their last practice report of the week Thursday.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Questionable to play Denver
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Williams (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams was limited all week in practice and has a chance to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a foot injury. The rookie third-rounder hasn't seen much work on offense, but his return would give the Packers another return weapon on kickoffs. If Williams is not cleared to play, then Bo Melton and Emanuel Wilson would continue to handle the return duties on kickoffs.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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Williams (foot) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Williams has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a lingering foot injury, though Monday's session was an estimate, as the Packers didn't hold a practice. The rookie third-rounder has been managing a foot injury since early November, and with the Packers playing Thanksgiving Day against the Lions, he would likely have to practice Wednesday in at least a limited capacity to have a realistic shot at playing Thursday. If Williams is not cleared to play, then Malik Heath and Bo Melton would be candidates for more snaps at wide receiver, and Melton would also be in line for return duties on kickoffs.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Estimated as non-participant
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Williams (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Green Bay didn't hold an actual practice Monday, but the rookie third-round pick would not have been able to log on-field reps to begin Week 13 prep. Williams has regularly missed practices while playing through a foot injury the last two games, so, as long as he's able to log at least one limited session in advance of Thursday's divisional matchup against the Lions, he'll have a chance to take the field. If he's cleared to suit up Thanksgiving Day, Williams will handle a depth role on offense and contribute as a kick returner.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Not practicing Friday
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Williams (foot) isn't practicing Friday, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Williams will likely be listed as questionable, at best, when the Packers release their injury report later Friday, as the rookie third-round pick managed just one limited practice Thursday sandwiched between two absences. Green Bay is banged up at wide receiver, but even in the off chance Williams gets the green light Sunday against the Vikings, his contributions would likely be limited primarily to returning kickoffs on special teams.
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Packers' Savion Williams: Upgrades to limited practice
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Williams (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Williams missed Wednesday's session, but it looks like he has a chance to play through his lingering foot injury again Week 12. If Williams manages to upgrade to a full practice Friday, he could even avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The rookie third-round pick's status will be relatively important for the Packers, given that six of the team's wide receivers appear on Thursday's injury report as limited participants.
