Packers' Nixon Misses Practice Before Patriots Game
Green Bay cornerback Keisean Nixon was among five Packers players who did not practice on Nov. 5, ahead of a Nov. 8 road game against New England.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon was held out of practice on Nov. 5, the same day four other Packers players also missed practice. Nixon had been a limited participant on Nov. 4 with a groin injury.
Why it matters
Nixon has been dealing with a groin injury that bothered him leading up to the Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys, and he played the Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers despite a shoulder injury. The absences add to a growing injury list heading into a road matchup with the New England Patriots.
Five Packers players missed Nov. 5 practice, compared with a 21-day practice window opened for Chris Brooks and Micah Parsons on Nov. 4. Whether the absent players will be available for the Nov. 8 road game against New England has not been reported.
The players
Keisean Nixon
Green Bay Packers cornerback who has played through groin and shoulder injuries this season.
Sean Rhyan
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman sidelined by a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 7.
Matt LaFleur
Head coach of the Green Bay Packers who addresses injury updates and player availability.
Micah Parsons
Packers defensive player working back from a physically-unable-to-perform list designation.
The details
Sean Rhyan missed his second straight day of practice after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions, and Zaire Franklin was held out for the second straight day after missing the past two games with a shin injury. Coach Matt LaFleur said he does not expect Rhyan to go on injured reserve, and that Micah Parsons likely will need the full three weeks of practice window before returning.
Timeline
Week 6: Nixon's groin injury flared leading up to the Dallas Cowboys game.
Week 7: Rhyan suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Detroit Lions.
Week 8: Nixon played through a shoulder injury in the win over the Carolina Panthers.
Nov. 4: Nixon was a limited practice participant; Brooks and Parsons practice windows opened.
Nov. 5: Five Packers players missed practice before the Nov. 8 road game against New England.
Season Trajectory
The Packers' growing list of practice absences comes as the team prepares for a road matchup against New England, where depth at cornerback and the offensive line could shape the rest of their season. How quickly players like Parsons return from the physically-unable-to-perform list will influence the team's competitive position.
Nixon's status affects a secondary that has already played through injuries, which could matter for fantasy lineups that rely on Packers defensive starters. Fantasy managers should check the next injury report before the Nov. 8 kickoff.
The takeaway
Injury reports are updated throughout the week, so checking practice participation levels is the most reliable way to gauge a player's game-day status.
What happens next
The Packers face the New England Patriots on Nov. 8, and player availability for that game will be determined by upcoming injury reports.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest on the Football side of the Packers' injury situation as the New England game approaches.
