Packers return two important players from injury lists on Sunday

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The Green Bay Packers returned two important players from injury lists before Sunday's practice: defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, while running back Chris Brooks is off the non-football injury (NFI) list.

Both Hargrave and Brooks are practicing for the first time during training camp on Sunday.

Hargrave, who is expected to be a starter and a featured player along the defensive front, missed the first eight practices with a knee injury. Brooks, who will be a versatile backup behind Josh Jacobs and core special teamer, missed the first eight practices with a hamstring injury he suffered away from the team's facility.

Here's Hargrave on the practice field:

Long ways away, but in the middle there is DT Javon Hargrave (98), who also has come off PUP and is practicing for the first time. pic.twitter.com/GzXIsNru22

— Mike Spofford (@mikespofford) August 9, 2026

Here's Brooks practicing on Sunday:

RB3 Chris Brooks is off the NFI list pic.twitter.com/ceday5xWZY

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) August 9, 2026

The return of Hargrave and Brooks now gives the veteran pair plenty of time to get physically ready to play big roles for the Packers come Week 1 in Minnesota.

Who remains on an injury list for the Packers?

• Edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee)
• TE Luke Musgrave (neck)
• LS Matt Orzech (calf)
• DT Jordon Reilly (Achilles)

Practice is closed to the public on Sunday. Open practices are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday of the coming week, with the preseason opener arriving on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.

This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers return two important players from injury lists on Sunday

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