Sun Oct 13 18:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Packers Get Key Players Back for Cardinals Showdown

**Green Bay, WI** – The Green Bay Packers will have two key players back in the lineup for their Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, who missed the last two games with a groin injury, and wide receiver Christian Watson, who was sidelined last week with an ankle injury, are both active.

The return of Alexander and Watson is a major boost for the Packers’ defense and offense. The Packers are also expecting left tackle Rasheed Walker, who was added to the injury report on Friday with a knee injury, to play.

Other notable updates include the activation of tight end Luke Musgrave, guard/tackle Elgton Jenkins, and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, all of whom were listed as questionable.

However, the Packers will be without cornerback Carrington Valentine, who is also sidelined.

The game against the Cardinals will see quarterback Malik Willis making his second straight start for the Packers. Rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd will also be available for his NFL debut, and tight end Tucker Kraft is expected to suit up as well.

The Packers are currently resting several starters and regulars as the preseason winds down. Linebacker Ty’Ron Hopper and tight end Tyler Davis will suit up against the Denver Broncos, but cornerback Jaire Alexander will miss the game against the Cleveland Browns due to a personal matter.

Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie and punter Daniel Whelan are also active, but running back AJ Dillon is out for the game against the Dallas Cowboys. Wide receiver Christian Watson will also miss the game against the Chicago Bears.

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