The Green Bay Packers road to the playoffs just received a large obstacle in its path. While a lot has been made of the availability through the suspension of Jaire Alexander, and the concerns of the wide receiver room, this latest update is the last area that the Green Bay Packers needed to hear from.
Green Bay Packers Corner Injury Update
The Green Bay Packers have ruled out cornerback Eric Stokes, as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. After returning from injured reserve (IR) against the Denver Broncos, he was once again placed on IR after the Broncos game. Not seeing action again until the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the latest win against the Carolina Panthers proved to be too much for him.
His latest status update comes as something of a surprise as he was not listed on the final injury report Friday. Some are speculating the true nature of what is going on behind the scenes for the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers Available Corners
With Stokes now out with an injury, and Alexander not playing due to his suspension, the two corners people will look to are Carrington Valentine and Corey Ballentine.
No matter who the quarterback situation is looking for the Vikings, any secondary will be tested when facing the likes of Justin Jefferson, and Jordan Addison. While Addison is questionable at the moment, Jefferson gives a problem to defenses regardless of who his teammates are. When you consider how this Joe Barry Green Bay Packers has gifted yards to opposing offenses, the latest news of losing Stokes comes at the worst possible time.
While it is very possible that his hamstring was aggravated during the week after the Panthers game, some are offering further speculation.
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Green Bay Packers Suspension Linked To Sudden Game Status
How the Green Bay Packers have handled the bizarre Alexander situation has been poor on all accounts. Not only is the decision itself questionable, but the organization has sent mixed messages throughout the aftermath of unfolding events.
With players increasingly voicing their displeasure with how matters are being handled, some are interpreting this latest update to be Stokes silently protesting the suspension of his teammate.
If nothing else the Green Bay Packers will likely need to elevate or bring another player in before 3 pm today, of nothing else than to add emergency depth at the cornerback position.
While some were correctly skeptical of how this secondary would hold up against the Vikings, this news spells an even bigger concern. Given how Joe Barry has been happy to allow the offense to dictate play, and allow gains on his defense, this latest news could provide an excuse for a continued conservative approach.
The Green Bay Packers open up in a prevent-looking defense and get hurt early, do not be surprised if Joe Barry stays in the conservative look throughout the game. Predictably, the postgame press conference will then involve him justifying his decision due to personal moves that were beyond his control.
