Lukas Van Ness - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Disappointing third year Van Ness recorded 19 tackles (12 solo) including 1.5 sacks in nine regular-season games with Green Bay in 2025.

Impact Van Ness also had a strip sack in the wild-card round at Chicago. He was hit with the injury bug for the first time in his pro career in 2025, limiting him to just nine games after he didn't miss a game in either of his first two campaigns. Perhaps more concerning though, he was less productive as a pass rusher on a per-play basis than in his first or second year. He's done little to show he is truly competing for snaps with three-time All Pro Micah Parsons or Rashan Gary, and his role in the final year of his rookie contract in 2026 will largely depend on the timeline for Parsons' recovery from the ACL tear he suffered in Week 15 at Denver.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Available against Minnesota Van Ness (illness/foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Van Ness managed to fade an injury tag for Week 18 despite being limited in practice all week by a foot injury and illness. However, the Packers are locked in as the NFC's seventh seed, so he could operate on a snap count or be held out of Sunday's regular-season finale entirely. If Van Ness's snaps are limited, then Arron Mosby, Brenton Cox and Barryn Sorrell would be in line for more snaps on defense.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Van Ness (illness/foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact It's a good sign for Van Ness' chance of playing Sunday versus Minnesota that he was able to log a limited practice Wednesday, but it should also be noted that the Packers plan to rest at least some of their starters Week 18 with the team locked into the No. 7 playoff seed in the NFC. The third-year defensive lineman has been dealing with a nagging foot injury since mid-October, and Green Bay may elect to give him a lesser workload (if any) with the postseason on the horizon.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Ready for Saturday Van Ness (foot) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Saturday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Van Ness upgraded his practice participation twice this week, earning the right to be cleared of any injury designation before Saturday's divisional contest. The defensive end is all set to see an increased workload in Saturday's game due to the season-ending injury of the premier pass rusher, Micah Parsons (ACL), in last Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Upgrades to limited practice Van Ness (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, asdag reports.

Impact Van Ness was listed as a non-participant at Tuesday's walk-through practice, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field in at least a limited capacity. He managed to play through his lingering foot injury during Green Bay's loss to Denver in Week 15, recording two solo tackles while playing 21 percent of defensive snaps. With Micah Parsons (ACL) having suffered a season-ending injury versus the Broncos, Van Ness is now positioned for an increased role on defense as long as he can gain clearance for Saturday's matchup against the Bears.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Week 15 Van Ness (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Van Ness has been cleared to play Sunday after working through a foot injury over the Packers' last eight games. His return bolster's the Packers' depth on the defensive line behind Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play vs. Denver Van Ness (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Van Ness has missed seven of the Packers' last eight games due to a foot injury, but he has a chance to return Sunday after logging a full week of limited practices. If he's given the green light to return, he would operate in a rotational role at defensive end behind starters Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Van Ness (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Van Ness had not practiced at all since aggravating a nagging foot injury in Week 12 versus the Vikings, so Wednesday marked a big step towards getting back into game action. He'll still probably need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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Won't play Week 14 Van Ness (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Van Ness aggravated a foot injury during the Packers' Week 12 win over the Vikings. He has been unable to practice since the aggravation, so he'll aim to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of the Packers' Week 15 clash against the Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 14. Kingsley Enagbare should continue to see more rotational snaps at defensive end behind Rashan Gary and Micah Parsons for as long as Van Ness is sidelined.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Van Ness (foot) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Van Ness missed last week's win over the Lions and was spotted in a walking boot Monday, signaling that he may not be that close to returning to action. It would be a positive signal if he could return to the practice field in a limited fashion this week. If he's unable to play again, Kingsley Engabare should handle extra reps in this Sunday's divisional clash versus the Bears.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Return may not be imminent Van Ness (foot) was spotted in a walking boot Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Van Ness has been hampered by a foot injury for much of the season and attempted a return in Week 12 against the Vikings. However, he managed only six defensive snaps in that game and was inactive for Week 13. In comments to the media, Van Ness said that he's focused on rehab, so it sounds as if he could be in for at least one more absence in Week 14 against the Bears.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Lions Van Ness (foot) did not practice Wednesday and is ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site.

Impact Van Ness returned from a five-game absence and took the field Week 12 versus the Vikings, but he played only six defensive snaps and appears to have aggravated the injury. He didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Thursday's divisional contest, and coach Matt LaFleur said Van Ness is "day-to-day." His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP on Monday Van Ness (foot) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Van Ness missed five straight games with a foot injury prior to returning to the lineup Sunday against the Vikings. Van Ness, however, played a season-low six defensive snaps against Minnesota and may have aggravated the injury.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Van Ness (foot) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The edge rusher entered the day with a questionable tag after practicing on a limited basis throughout the week. Van Ness last played in Week 6, though he was on the field for 45 percent of the defensive snaps or more in each of Green Bay's first four games of 2025. His usage may not match that number in his first game back.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Could be back in action Sunday Van Ness (foot) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, but the Packers are hopeful that he'll be available to play for the first time since Week 6, J...

Impact A limited practice participant through the week, Van Ness is slated to go through a pregame workout Sunday before the Packers decide whether he'll be able to put an end to a five-game absence. Even if he ultimately avoids the inactive list and is cleared ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Van Ness could be in line for limited snaps as part of Green Bay's edge-rusher rotation. Through five appearances on the season, the 2023 first-round selection has tallied 11 stops and 1.5 sacks.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers finally get the positive Josh Jacobs, Lukas Van Ness injury news they needed The Green Bay Packers provided some positive injury updates ahead of their game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Registers another limited practice Van Ness (foot) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Van Ness hasn't played since injuring his right foot against Cincinnati in Week 6. He resumed practicing (in limited fashion) last Thursday, and he's now been limited in four consecutive sessions. That gives Van Ness a chance of returning Sunday versus the Vikings, though he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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