GREEN BAY – The Packers have listed running back Aaron Jones (hamstring), receiver Christian Watson (hamstring), offensive lineman Zach Tom (knee) and cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (back) and Carrington Valentine (biceps) as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Packers listed Detroit Lions.
Green Bay also waived tackle David Bakhtiari (knee), guard Elgton Jenkins (knee), linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (ankle) and safety Zayne Anderson (hamstring).
All five players listed as questionable were assessed as limited on the Packers’ walkthroughs this week. Watson, Alexander, Tom and Valentine were all upgraded to limited participation on Tuesday.
Green Bay has been without Jones since its 38-20 win over Chicago on Sept. 10, while Watson is looking to make his debut in 2023 after suffering a hamstring injury in preparation for their Week 1 clash with the Bears.
“I think it would be huge,” Watson said Tuesday when asked what his and Jones’ returns could mean for Green Bay’s offense. “Of course I have a lot of self-confidence. I think we did some really good things in the wide receiver room. It would be huge if we could add one more element and one more element to the offense for us.”
Tom and Valentine were both injured in Sunday’s 18-17 comeback win over New Orleans. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed earlier this week that Valentine did not suffer a torn biceps and said the team will give Tom “until the game to try to get him under control and we’ll see where he’s at.”
Linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) was not granted playing status and is expected to play.
The Lions have listed running back David Montgomery (hamstring), tackle Taylor Decker (ankle), guard Jonah Jackson (hamstring), safety Kerby Joseph (hip) and defensive back Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring) as questionable. All five were considered limited on Wednesday.
Detroit also ruled out fullback Jason Cabinda (knee), tackle Matt Nelson (ankle) and guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee). The Lions have not announced playing status for center Frank Ragnow (toe/veteran break), who is expected to play.