Packers-Falcons Injury Report — Sept. 21, 2026: Who Practiced, Who Didn’t
A first look at the Week 3 injury picture for Green Bay and Atlanta based on the NFL’s participation reports and team walkthroughs.
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Green Bay listed multiple players as did not participate on Monday, including OL Zach Bako-Bewele, G Aaron Banks and WR Jayden Reed.
Several Falcons regulars were limited or did not participate, including DE Samson Ebukam (hamstring) and CB A.J. Terrell (groin).
Quick summary
What stands out for the Packers
Green Bay's report lists multiple players who did not participate on Monday. Offensive linemen Zach Bako-Bewele (knee) and Aaron Banks (knee/toe) were both marked as did not participate. Projections that involve the offensive line should account for those absences until updated practice reports are published.
Wide receiver Jayden Reed did not participate, listed with a neck issue. Other notable non-participants on Monday included Donovan Jennings (hand) and Warren Brinson (calf). Bo Melton is listed as a full participant after a neck concern.
Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was limited with knee issues and noted as being in the concussion protocol. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was limited with a shoulder issue. Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste was a full participant despite a recent hamstring notation.
- OL Zach Bako-Bewele: knee — did not participate.
- G Aaron Banks: knee/toe — did not participate.
- WR Jayden Reed: neck — did not participate.
- DT Javon Hargrave: knee/concussion — limited participation.
- WR Bo Melton: neck — full participation.
What stands out for the Falcons
Atlanta's report reflects a lighter on-field day, described as a walkthrough. Michael Penix, listed at quarterback, had full participation. Tua Tagovailoa was listed as limited with an oblique issue. Running back Brian Robinson was limited with an ankle issue.
Defensive players on the Falcons' list included DE Samson Ebukam, who did not participate because of a hamstring issue, and CB A.J. Terrell, who did not participate because of a groin issue. Several other players showed limited participation, including Brandon Dorlus (thumb) and Nick Muse (shoulder).
- QB Michael Penix: knee — full participation.
- QB Tua Tagovailoa: oblique — limited participation.
- DE Samson Ebukam: hamstring — did not participate.
- CB A.J. Terrell: groin — did not participate.
- RB Brian Robinson: ankle — limited participation.
How to use this report
Bottom line
Monday's entries provide initial flags rather than final availability calls. Monitor midweek practice reports for definitive statuses ahead of Thursday night's kickoff.
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