
The Green Bay Packers are facing a concerning wave of injuries at wide receiver as training camp continues.
The unit that was expected to drive the team’s aerial attack has been hit hard by various ailments.
Four key players who figured prominently in the offensive plans are currently unavailable for practice.
According to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks are all sidelined with injuries.
Schneidman also reported that quarterback Jordan Love, safety Xavier McKinney, and cornerback Nate Hobbs were among the other starters not practicing on Tuesday.
The injury concerns have different timelines and severity levels. Watson remains on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season.
His rehabilitation is expected to keep him out until at least Week 6. Reed has been dealing with a foot injury and was spotted leaving Lambeau Field in a walking boot over the weekend.
Wicks has been out for more than a week with a calf strain that appears to be lingering without a clear return date.
Doubs left Tuesday’s practice after taking a hard hit during a play and was held out as a precautionary measure.
He was slow to get up after an awkward fall that drew attention from coaches and teammates.
The absences have forced head coach Matt LaFleur to redistribute practice repetitions among rookies and reserve players.
First-round pick Matthew Golden has received increased opportunities and shown promising speed and route-running ability.
Veteran Mecole Hardman has also stepped into a larger role during the injury wave.
Even undrafted receivers like Neil Johnson and Will Sheppard have gotten chances to prove themselves.
The group is trying to take advantage of the unexpected opportunities created by the mounting injury list.