The Key Packers defenseman announces his injury status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars

The Green Bay Packers are 5-2 and are in the middle of the highly competitive NFL North. The Packers, like any team, have struggled with injuries, but they could get a big piece back for their Week 8 game.

Matt Schneidman of The Athletic revealed that defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt said he expects to play on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“I should be able to go this Sunday,” Wyatt said, Schneidman revealed on X.

Wyatt was one of the Packers' two first-round picks in 2022. He has steadily improved each season and is off to a great start this year. He hasn't played since Week 4 after suffering an ankle injury. He trained today for the first time since his injury.

Wyatt was a key player in the middle of the Packers' defensive line alongside Kenny Clark. He had 5.5 sacks last season. He already had a 3.0 this year before his injury.

Having Wyatt back against the Jaguars could be huge. The Jaguars have the 10th-most rushing yards in the National Football League. The team also has the fifth-most yards per carry in the league, averaging 5.1.

The Packers defense is about league average in terms of run defense. Wyatt's return could give them a boost against a strong rushing attack. Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne highlight the Jaguars' rushing attack. However, Etienne could miss the game with a thigh injury.

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