Packers Get Murky Josh Jacobs Injury Update Ahead of Cardinals Game
Posted October 19, 2025
The Green Bay Packers enter Week 7 with a 3-1-1 record with a road game against the Arizona Cardinals.
While the Packers were hoping that wide receiver Christian Watson would make his season debut this weekend, he was ruled out on Friday as he waits at least another week to make his return from a torn ACL.
Entering the weekend, the Packers also had a big injury question about running back Josh Jacobs.
Jacobs was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report with a calf injury and an illness, and Adam Schefter of ESPN dropped an update late Saturday night.
“Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to illness and a calf injury, is now being considered a “true game-time decision” for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Cardinals, per source. The team says it does not expect to know whether he can play until Sunday. If Jacobs is unable to play, Packers RB Emanuel Wilson would be the expected starter,” Schefter wrote on X.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network also reported a similar statement shortly after Schefter.
“Packers standout RB Josh Jacobs, dealing with an illness and a calf strain, is up in the air regarding his status on Sunday, per me and @TomPelissero. Whether he plays will be determined pre-game.”
If Jcobs can’t go, it looks to be Emanuel Wilson who will start. Wilson has just 18 carries for 84 yards this season.
Josh Jacobs Played Sick In Week 6
Sam Hodde/GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers runs against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
In Week 6, the Packers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-18. In that game, Jacobs had 18 carries for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
To make it even more impressive, Jacobs admitted he was sick during the game and was throwing up.
“Throwing up during the game, after,” Jacobs said, via Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. “I really don’t know where it came from. I just kind of woke up this morning just not feeling my best. But I told ’em, the last time that I felt that way, I had 130 (yards) and two touchdowns. So it is what it is.”
Yet, he was able to be efficient despite the illness.
Packers Made a RB Move on Saturday
Jacobs did practice fully on Friday, but the latest reports from Schefter and Rapoport cast some doubt on whether or not he will suit up.
To put that even more into question, the Packers elevated running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad earlier on Saturday.
While it could be nothing, bringing up another running back one day before the game is an interesting move, especially given Jacobs’ injury and illness.
This season, Jacobs has 359 yards with six touchdowns on 98 carries, and he is the only Packers RB with more than 100 yards, so not having him available would be a tough blow.
The Packers and Cardinals kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Colts Announce Update on CB Charvarius Ward Sr. After Pregame Concussion
The Indianapolis Colts are 5-1 heading into Week 7, indicating that a lot of things have gone their way this season, and that has certainly been the case. With Daniel Jones taking over under center, the Colts have been arguably the biggest surprise across the league so far, and they have shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
One of the only things that has gone wrong for the Colts is that they lost starting cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. to a concussion right before their Week 6 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Ward ended up quickly being ruled out for the game, and it turns out the injury is more serious than expected, as Indy announced a surprising roster move involving Ward on Saturday.
Colts Place Charvarius Ward Sr. on Injured Reserve
After a rough 2024 campaign with the San Francisco 49ers, Ward signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Colts to help shore up their secondary. After earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro Second Team honors in 2023, it’s clear the team was hoping Ward could reach those heights with Indianapolis.
In four games, Ward looked more like his old self, racking up 13 tackles and three pass deflections during his time on the field. However, ahead of the Cardinals game, Ward endured a freak injury when he collided with one of his teammates during his pre-game warmups, suffering a concussion in the process.
A concussion can sometimes be a tricky injury to recover from, and while some guys have quick recovery times, others take longer. It appears as if this one will take Ward several games to return from, as the team placed him on injured reserve ahead of its Week 7 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers.
“The Colts placed CB Charvarius Ward Sr. on injured reserve after his concussion in pregame warmups last week. He’s out at least four games,” Tom Pelissero of NFL Network shared in a post on X.
Colts’ Secondary Dealt Big Blow with Charvarius Ward Sr. Injury Update
GettyThe Colts have placed Charvarius Ward Sr. on injured reserve after he suffered a concussion in Week 6
While the Colts’ offense has received the lion’s share of attention from fans through six games, their defense has also been putting on the clamps on a weekly basis. Without Ward, Indy’s secondary immediately looked more susceptible in Week 6 against the Cardinals, and that goes to show how much this loss will impact the team moving forward. With Ward out, Mekhi Blackmon and Johnathan Edwards will be tasked with stepping up as the team’s top boundary cornerbacks.
As long as Indianapolis’ offense can continue putting points on the board, the team should be in a good position moving forward. Things will get more difficult for them in Week 7, though, as they will draw a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers when they return to the field. With kickoff scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon, this game should provide the Colts with an opportunity to see how they will fare during Ward’s extended absence.
