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Packers Practice 9 featured lighter work as Javon Hargrave returned from the PUP list and Chris Brooks came back from an NFI. New injuries were noted for Jayden Reed (ankle) and Matthew Golden (toe), among others. Savion Williams starred with two touchdowns, the offense looked sharp in the day’s top plays, and some lineup changes surfaced as coaches evaluate roles ahead of the preseason opener vs. the Steelers.
Packers’ Aug. 9 practice updates include Tucker Kraft returning from the PUP and already connecting with Jordan Love, Trey Smack going 2-for-3 on kicks, Benjamin St.-Juste getting first‑team CB reps, and MarShawn Lloyd delivering solid blitz pickup. Savion Williams breaks for a 60-yard TD, and roster moves bring Kisean Johnson in while Marlon Jones is waived. Javon Hargrave and Chris Brooks return to practice after ABSences, with several players sidelined by injuries. Kraft expects to be ready for Sept. 13, and LaFleur notes 20 penalties at Family Night as the team readies for the preseason opener vs. Pittsburgh.
Green Bay opens 2026 training camp with a new-look defensive line under coordinator Jonathan Gannon, anchored by Javon Hargrave and Devonte Wyatt, plus rookie Chris McClellan and a depth group that includes Karl Brooks, Warren Brinson and Nazir Stackhouse. After trading Colby Wooden for Hargrave, the Packers will use camp to sort out roles in a 3-4 front, including the nose tackle spot and how much McClellan contributes as a versatile lineman. Key questions: can Hargrave still impact games, will Wyatt stay healthy, and who emerges as the third starter behind the duo?
Green Bay signed veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a two-year, $23 million deal to shore up the nose tackle spot, paying about $13 million this year with a likely 2027 team option for the remaining amount. Hargrave, 33, played for Minnesota in 2025 (52 tackles, 3.5 sacks in 15 starts) and has Pro Bowl seasons in 2021 and 2023. The contract preserves compensatory pick calculations since he’s a street free agent, and it adds a proven interior pressure presence aligned with Jonathan Gannon’s defensive scheme in Green Bay.
Green Bay signed Javon Hargrave, Benjamin St-Juste, and Skyy Moore to address key needs, but interior offensive-line depth, edge depth, and a true run-stopping defensive-tackle remain concerns as free agency continues.
Javon Hargrave agreed to a two-year, $23 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, including $13 million in 2026, after reports that the Vikings planned to release him; in 2025 he appeared in 16 games with 15 starts, recording 52 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 6 QB hits and 3.5 sacks, and over 10 seasons has 49.0 sacks and 85 QB hits with stops in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Minnesota.
The Vikings are in a salary-cap crunch and plan a cap purge, releasing or trading Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave to create about $18.65 million in cap space; further restructures and additional releases could follow (Jefferson, Hockenson, O’Neill), as Minnesota reshapes the roster and evaluates depth behind quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave played through a torn thumb ligament during the season, with the timeline of the injury and recovery plan undisclosed. This adds to the injury list for the 49ers, as Arik Armstead also revealed a torn meniscus in his knee that will require surgery.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is listed as questionable to play on Sunday after returning to limited practice following injuries to his hip and ankle. Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks expects Greenlaw to play. The 49ers have ruled out several players including Arik Armstead, Oren Burks, Ross Dwelley, Javon Hargrave, and Elijah Mitchell, while Aaron Banks, Spencer Burford, and Charvarius Ward are questionable.
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13, with memories of last season's playoff loss still fresh. The game is expected to be played in rainy conditions, which could pose a challenge for both teams. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed confidence in quarterback Brock Purdy's ability to play in the rain. Defensive lineman Javon Hargrave, who spent the last three seasons with the Eagles, will face his former teammates. The 49ers' defensive line has been performing well recently, while the Eagles' offensive line has struggled to protect quarterback Jalen Hurts. Several players, including Arik Armstead, did not participate in practice due to injuries.
In IDP fantasy football leagues for the 2023 season, linebacker T.J. Edwards of the Chicago Bears is recommended as a top target due to his consistent production and improved overall game. Linebacker Denzel Perryman of the Houston Texans is also a sleeper pick, expected to excel in a scheme better suited for his talent. Edge rusher Josh Allen of the Jacksonville Jaguars is a darkhorse pick for leading scorer at his position, with strong pass-rush metrics and a reliable playing time. Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave of the San Francisco 49ers is an underrated option with proven pass-rushing skills. Safety Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens is poised for a breakout season, expected to deliver elite fantasy production with his high-end tackling and play-making abilities. Safety Grant Delpit of the Cleveland Browns is another value pick, likely to excel in a defense that favors his chances of playing more box snaps.
Nick Bosa is at the 49ers' facility for the mandatory part of the offseason program, and the team is aiming to sign him to a massive contract extension before training camp. Bosa is preparing himself for a long year and has been taking a few more recovery days this offseason. The 49ers have added Javon Hargrave to complement Bosa this season, and the prospect of a markedly improved supporting cast is a tantalizing thought to both Bosa and the 49ers. The 49ers are assured that all is going smoothly as long as it's business as usual with Bosa.
Nick Bosa expressed confidence that he will get a deal done with the San Francisco 49ers before or at the start of training camp. Bosa had a standout season in 2022, leading the NFL in sacks with 18.5 and helping the 49ers reach the NFC Championship Game. He is expected to be among the highest-paid defenders in football. Bosa is excited to team up with new addition Javon Hargrave, who he believes is one of the best interior guys in the league.
The Cincinnati Bengals made a splash in free agency by signing top tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to protect franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. Other positive signings include Cameron Sutton, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Javon Hargrave. The most baffling signings include the Ravens' every move, Andre Dillard to the Titans, Tremaine Edmunds to the Bears, Jawaan Taylor to the Chiefs, and James Robinson to the Patriots.
San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch spoke to reporters at the NFL owners' meetings, discussing the team's quarterback situation, with Brock Purdy currently the "leader in the clubhouse" for the starting job. Lynch also addressed the team's recent signing of defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, the team's draft preparation, and the contract situations of Brandon Aiyuk and Nick Bosa. The 49ers are expected to pick up Aiyuk's fifth-year option and plan to rework Bosa's contract into a lucrative extension.