Packers-Giants Final Injury Report: Aaron Jones Among 4 Questionable

Packers running back Aaron Jones participated in all three practices this week. Will he be unleashed on Monday night against the Giants?

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was limited participation on Saturday for the third consecutive day and might be on the cusp of returning to the lineup for Monday night’s game at the New York Giants.

Jones was questionable on coach Matt LaFleur’s final injury report of the week, as were cornerback Jaire Alexander, safety Darnell Savage and cornerback Eric Stokes. Receiver Christian Watson is out and linebacker Quay Walker is doubtful.

In the event that practice on Saturday goes as planned, Jones, the coaches, and the training staff will determine whether he plays on Monday or if he has to wait a week to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

When asked about his indicator of readiness for game action, Jones responded, “I would say just being able to put that foot in the ground and then get up to full speed,” following Friday’s practice. “The hit is the only thing you don’t know about; you don’t know you’re taking a hit until it occurs. However, I believe it’s more so when you’re moving around and can use your entire range of motion, cut, and plant your foot.

Jones missed the last two games with a sprained MCL. After suffering a knee injury during the victory over the Chargers and sitting out wins against the Lions and Chiefs, Saturday’s practice was the last big test for Jones’ potential return.

While the Packers have won those three games, his return would provide a lift as a runner, receiver and leader.

“His dynamic playmaking ability of obviously running the ball but in the pass game, as well,” offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said. “But we’re lucky that we have AJ (Dillon). He’s done a really good job this last half of the season, just being our workhorse. He might not be flashy like Aaron Jones but he’s a guy you can just count on to come through and he’s done a good job with all that.”

As is typical for the final practice of the week, reporters only got to see the pre-practice stretch inside the Don Hutson Center. Walker (shoulder) and Watson (hamstring) were the only players who did not go outside for the start of practice.

Dealing with a hamstring injury sustained late in the victory over the Chiefs, Watson didn’t practice this week. The question isn’t so much whether he’ll play against the Giants as it is how many games he’ll miss with his latest hamstring issue.

Packers-Giants Final Injury Report: Aaron Jones Among 4 Questionable

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