Packers rule out Jaire Alexander, 3 others for Week 17 vs. Vikings

The Green Bay Packers will be without cornerback Jaire Alexander for the sixth consecutive game after the team ruled him out on Friday’s final injury report ahead of Sunday’s visit to play the Minnesota Vikings.

Alexander, who first injured his knee on Oct. 28, was downgraded to limited on Thursday and then to a non-participant on Friday. He hasn’t played since Week 11, when he was available for only 10 snaps before exiting after aggravating the knee ligament injury.

Coach Matt LaFleur provided no additional context on Alexander’s injury status on Friday. He has practiced in various capacities over the last three weeks but hasn’t been physically ready to return.

Alexander will miss his ninth game of the season and 19th game over the last two seasons. He has played in only seven games in 2024 after appearing in only seven in 2023.

The Packers also ruled out safety Evan Williams, who will miss a second straight game with a quad injury, and linebacker Quay Walker, who is out for a second consecutive week after injuring his ankle in Seattle.

Backup offensive tackle Andre Dillard suffered a concussion at some point this week and is out for Sunday.

Three players are questionable to play: receiver Christian Watson (knee), safety Javon Bullard (ankle) and linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper (ankle).

Watson injured his knee on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints and did not participate in any capacity during practice this week, but LaFleur left the door open to the third-year receiver playing Sunday if his body responds over the weekend.

Bullard, who missed two games with an ankle injury, could return after getting in three limited practices this week. His return could help ease the absence of Williams at safety.

The Vikings had only two designations on their final injury report: cornerback Fabian Morean is out, and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. is questionable.