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Tested, trusted: Packers CB Eric Stokes set to build on promising rookie year 2021 first-round draft pick started 14 games, led team in pass breakups

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • PACKERS.COM

Secures key role in rookie season Stokes tallied 55 tackles (43 solo), an interceptions and 14 pass deflections over 16 appearances in 2021.

Impact The Packers selected Stokes in the first round of the 2021 Draft, and he paid immediate dividends, playing 86.7 percent of the defensive snaps -- a mark that led all Packers cornerbacks. Expect him to be lined up in the starting spot opposite Jaire Alexander when the 2022 season gets underway.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers CB Eric Stokes enjoyed standout rookie season By almost any measure, Packers cornerback Eric Stokes, the 29th overall pick in the 2021 draft, enjoyed a standout rookie season.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Packers rookie Eric Stokes has 'everything you want in an NFL corner' Key comments from Green Bay’s coordinators and defensive assistants

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Gray pleased with rookie Eric Stokes' growth Packers defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Jerry Gray spoke with the media prior to the Christmas Day matchup against the Clevel...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Barry: Eric Stokes is 'an unbelievably talented kid' Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Eric Stokes on winning NFC North: 'We know we have bigger goals' Packers CB Eric Stokes looks ahead to playing the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on Christmas.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Resilient and unfazed: Packers' rookie Stokes beams in Baltimore If and when Jaire Alexander makes his valiant return to the Green Bay Packers' secondary, there may be some moving pieces in order to accomm...

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ravens fall short on second crucial two-point try in three weeks

Do John Harbaugh's two two-point tries and two failures have the Baltimore Ravens too close to missing the postseason?

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Ravens fall short on second crucial two-point try in three weeks

Packers select former Georgia CB Eric Stokes with the 29th overall pick

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Jenkins' injury causes issues for Packers offensive line

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his ailing toe might not get as much protection as usual for the rest of the season

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Vikings outlast Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on game-ending FG

Minnesota beat Green Bay by making sure Aaron Rodgers didn't get to touch the ball last

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

As Vikes prep for Rodgers, Packers 'D poses tough test, too

The Minnesota Vikings are used to the stress of defending against Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Rookie Eric Stokes passing the eye test in Packers' secondary First-round pick hasn’t shied from an expanded role in Year 1

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Active Sunday Stokes (knee) will play Sunday against the Seahawks, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Stokes was able to log limited practices all week after injuring his knee during warmups in Week 9 against Kansas City. The Packers first-round selection of 2021 should resume his starting role Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Rodgers activated, will play Sunday vs. Seahawks

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets questionable tag Stokes (knee) is listed as questionable for the Packers' Week 10 matchup with the Seahawks, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stokes injured his knee during warmups prior to Green Bay's loss in Kansas City last week. He was subsequently limted at practice for consecutive days to kick off the week before practicing in limited fashion Friday. While he seems to be trending in the right direction, the rookie's final status will likely depend on how he is feeling during pregame warmups.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practices with limitations Stokes (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Stokes sat out Sunday's loss to Kansas City after suffering a knee injury during warmups, so the fact he's practicing Wednesday is a good sign. The rookie first-round pick could avoid an injury designation for Week 10 if he's able to practice fully Thursday or Friday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers remains as vital as ever to Packers' aspirations

Much of the attention on the Green Bay Packers this year has focused on quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ off-field actions

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Packers not overly concerned about 'freak' knee injury for rookie CB Eric Stokes The Packers don’t think Eric Stokes’ knee injury will be a long-term one. He was injured during warmups on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Game notes: Packers' secondary overcomes Eric Stokes' late scratch Linebacker Krys Barnes proud of how childhood friend Jordan Love handled first NFL start

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

NFL Today, Week 9

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Held out with knee issue Stokes was unable to play in Sunday's loss to Kansas City after he suffered a knee injury in pregame warmups, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was questionable following his pregame injury but was ultimately unable to take the field. Rasul Douglas and Chandon Sullivan will likely see increased roles if Stokes is held out for Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Seattle.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13-7 in defensive slugfest

Patrick Mahomes threw for 166 yards and a touchdown as Kansas City held off Jordan Love and the Packers 13-7 on Sunday

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Injures knee during warmups Stokes injured his knee during warmups and is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Stokes has been forced into a full-time starting role during his first season in the NFL, as the Packers have dealt with injuries to Kevin King (shoulder/concussion) and Jaire Alexander (shoulder). King is healthy for Week 10, but Alexander is still on injured reserve. If Stokes is unable to play against the Chiefs, then the Packers will have to rely on Rasul Douglas as the starter opposite of King, while Chandon Sullivan operates in the slot.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Packers select former Georgia CB Eric Stokes with the 29th overall pick

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As Vikes prep for Rodgers, Packers 'D poses tough test, too

Packers' Rodgers activated, will play Sunday vs. Seahawks

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Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13-7 in defensive slugfest