Packers' Eric Stokes: Out first four games, at least
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The Packers placed Stokes (foot) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Stokes won't be eligible to play or practice until after the conclusion of Week 4. He's working his way back from a torn meniscus and a Lisfranc injury suffered Week 9 last season, and it remains to be seen when Green Bay actually anticipates having him back on the field.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Could miss season opener
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Head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that he hopes to get Stokes (ankle) back "as soon as possible," meaning there's a chance he won't be available Week 1 in September, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Stokes, who sustained a season-ending ankle injury in Week 9 of this past campaign, appears to be slowly recovering given coach LaFleur's recent comments that indicated the 24-year-old may not be ready for Green Bay's first matchup later this fall. If Stokes eventually misses any more time, then both Jaire Alexander and Rasul Douglas would presumably have their hands full at the cornerback position.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Goes to IR with ankle injury
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Green Bay placed Stokes (ankle) on its injured reserve list Saturday.
After sustaining an apparently serious ankle injury during the Packers' loss at Detroit in Week 9, Stokes will now be forced to miss at least the next four games as he recovers. Until he's ready to play again, Keisean Nixon should see more work at corner.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Spotted on crutches postgame
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Stokes was seen on crutches and wearing a walking boot on his right foot after being forced out of Sunday's 15-9 loss to the Lions, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Stokes appears to have suffered a significant injury, as he exited in the first half before being ruled out with an ankle/knee designation. The second-year cornerback played 448 defensive snaps over the first eight games of the season, so his potential absence would be a substantial hit for the Packers' secondary moving forward. It will be worth monitoring Stokes' status heading into next Sunday's game against Dallas.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Won't return versus Detroit
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Stokes (lower body) was downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Lions.
Stokes was carted to the locker room shortly before being ruled out in the first half, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, leaving him sidelined until at least next Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. The 23-year-old recorded 25 tackles but no passes defended over the first eight games of the season.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Active Sunday
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Stokes (knee) will play Sunday against the Seahawks, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Stokes was able to log limited practices all week after injuring his knee during warmups Week 9 against Kansas City. The Packers' first-round selection of 2021 should resume his starting role at cornerback Sunday.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Held out with knee issue
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Stokes was unable to play in Sunday's loss to Kansas City after he suffered a knee injury in pregame warmups, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The 22-year-old was questionable following his pregame injury but was ultimately unable to take the field. Rasul Douglas and Chandon Sullivan will likely see increased roles if Stokes is held out for Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Seattle.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Injures knee during warmups
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Stokes injured his knee during warmups and is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Stokes has been forced into a full-time starting role during his first season in the NFL, as the Packers have dealt with injuries to Kevin King (shoulder/concussion) and Jaire Alexander (shoulder). King is healthy for Week 10, but Alexander is still on injured reserve. If Stokes is unable to play against the Chiefs, the Packers will have to rely on Rasul Douglas as the starter opposite King, while Chandon Sullivan operates in the slot.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Snags first career interception
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Stokes made eight solo tackles, recorded his first career interception and tallied two pass deflections in Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Steelers.
The Steelers went after Stokes a bit on underneath routes, but the rookie held his own and ultimately sealed the game but picking off the final pass thrown his direction. Stokes has taken on a key role in the Packers' defense, and he could play an even more important one in the weeks ahead if fellow cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) misses any time.
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Packers' Eric Stokes: Two pass deflections in Week 2
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Stokes recorded a solo tackle and two pass deflections in Monday's 35-17 victory over the Lions.
Stokes barely saw the field in Week 1, but he played 77 percent of the snaps Monday, and he was stout after an early coverage mix-up led to Detroit's first score of the night. He figures to continue seeing the field plenty, as per Daire Carragher of Packer Report, Stokes is Pro Football Focus's highest-graded rookie cornerback through two weeks.
