Packers keep finding solutions as they work through injuries
They’re missing their 2020 All-Pro left tackle, their best pass rusher and their top cornerbackOCTOBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press
KEVIN KING
Crosby hits 49-yarder after 3 misses, Packers top Bengals
Mason Crosby hit a 49-yard field goal in overtime after missing three straight attempts as the Green Bay Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 25-22OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Questionable to return King suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's game against the Bengals and is questionable to return, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Impact King tackled Tyler Boyd awkwardly in the second half, taking a knee to his chest and head. He was seen talking with trainers on the sideline after the incident, though it's unclear if he will be able to return. Isaac Yiadom has taken over in the secondary in King's absence.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Packers hopeful Alexander can avoid season-ending surgery
The Green Bay Packers are hoping 2020 Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander’s injured shoulder will heal on its own rather than needing season-ending surgeryOCTOBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Not listed on injury report King (concussion) is not listed on the Packers' injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Impact King missed back-to-back weeks, but he appears ready to make his return against the Bengals. With Jaire Alexander (shoulder) ruled out for Week 5, King will likely draw the start opposite of the rookie Eric Stokes, with Chandon Sullivan operating as the slot corner.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Packers still seeking opinions regarding Alexander's injury
The Green Bay Packers continue to consult with specialists on 2020 Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander’s injured shoulder in hopes of avoiding season-ending surgeryOCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Packers face possibility of losing Alexander for long period
The Green Bay Packers have grown accustomed to playing without their top pass rusherOCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Rodgers-Cobb connection helps Packers beat Steelers 27-17
Aaron Rodgers connected with Randall Cobb for two touchdowns and ran for another score as the Green Bay Packers won their third straight, 27-17 over the Pittsburgh SteelersOCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press
Ruled out for Week 4 King (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official website reports.
Impact As expected, the Packers will keep King sidelined after he was diagnosed with a concussion late in the week. Eric Stokes will likely take over the starting outside corner spot opposite of Jaire Alexander, and Chandon Sullivan will once again take over as the slot corner against the Steelers' talented receiving corps.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injuries force Packers to utilize their offensive line depth
The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line looks quite a bit different from last year’s versionOCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Unlikely to play Week 4 Coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that King (concussion) is doubtful to play against the Steelers on Sunday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Impact King was reportedly dealing with an illness and was a late scratch ahead of Sunday night's contest with the 49ers, but later in the week, he was diagnosed with a concussion. The Packers will likely be cautious with King, as his situation has been a bit abnormal. If King is ruled out, Eric Stokes will command the starting outside corner spot opposite of Jaire Alexander, and Chandon Sullivan will once again take over as the slot corner against the Steelers' talented receiving corps.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In concussion protocols King (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday as he is in concussion protocols, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Impact King was a late scratch for the Packers' Week 3 contest against the 49ers. The cornerback was initially reported as sick, but, later in the week, he ended up in his team's concussion protocols. If King is forced to miss Week 4, expect Eric Stokes and Isaac Yiadom to see increased playing time.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Update: Kevin King (illness) ruled out of Packers-49ers game Packers CB Kevin King (illness) has been added to the injury report and is OUT for tonight's game against San Francisco.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
What's wrong with the Packers' defense? Za'Darius Smith injury, Kevin King return, new DC to blame The Packers' defense hasn't been bad, but they certainly have had their share of issues through two weeks. Here's what has gone wrong with t...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
D'Andre Swift completely clears Kevin King on sweet sideline hurdle Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift completely clears Green bay Packers cornerback Kevin King on a sideline hurdle.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM
After awful debut, new Packers DC Joe Barry must decide whether to bench cornerback Kevin King After another rough outing for the veteran cornerback, is it time for the Packers to turn to first-round rookie Eric Stokes?
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kevin King back with Packers to 'finish this with my guys' Fifth-year cornerback moving on from NFC title game, looking to stay healthy
AUGUST 25, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Packers' King moving forward after rough end to 2020 season
Cornerback Kevin King stayed with the Green Bay Packers rather than leaving via free agency after ending his 2020 season with a disappointing performance in the NFC championship ga...AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Giants send Isaac Yiadom to Packers for Josh Jackson
The New York Giants have sent Isaac Yiadom to the Green Bay Packers for Josh Jackson in an exchange of fourth-year cornerbacksAUGUST 17, 2021 • Associated Press
Returns to practice King (hamstring) was activated from the non-football injury list Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Impact King had only been able to work on the side during the first several weeks of camp, but he passed his physical Thursday and practiced in full pads. The Packers described his injury as a short-term issue at the start of camp, so it's unlikely that he'll be limited as long as he doesn't encounter any setbacks.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unheralded Ento makes case at Packers' Family Night event
Unheralded cornerback Kabion Ento was one of the Green Bay Packers' standout performers of Saturday’s Family Night at rainy Lambeau FieldAUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Packers keeping 1st-round pick Stokes busy on and off field
Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Eric Stokes’ initiation to NFL life is coming from a variety of directionsAUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Dealing with hamstring injury King is on the non-football injury list with a hamstring injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was placed on the NFI list to open training camp, though the nature of the injury was previously undisclosed. The injury is believed to be a minor concern, so King could be on the field in the near future.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injury not concerning Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Wednesday that King (undisclosed) is dealing with a short-term injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact King is on the non-football injury list to open camp, but his absence isn't expected to linger for too long. Gutekunst said the same is true of Za'Darius Smith (undisclosed), who was also placed on the NFI list Tuesday.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Begins camp on NFI list King (undisclosed) is beginning training camp on the Non-Football Injury list, Tom Silverstein of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact King will miss the start of camp due to an undisclosed injury that is not related to any injuries from the 2020 campaign. The cornerback signed a one-year extension with the Packers this offseason and is in line to start alongside Jaire Alexander once again.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
