Packers Activate Brooks and Moore Before Vikings Game
Green Bay reinstates running back Chris Brooks and wide receiver Skyy Moore from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's matchup with Minnesota.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Football
The Green Bay Packers activated running back Chris Brooks and wide receiver Skyy Moore from injured reserve, while placing tight end Josh Whyle on injured reserve and releasing wide receiver Coleman Owen. The moves came as the 6-3 Packers prepare to host the 6-2 Vikings on Sunday.
Why it matters
Brooks and Moore both returned from ankle injuries that had kept them sidelined, adding depth to a Packers offense that must replace running back Josh Jacobs, who was ruled out after fracturing his right ring finger. The roster changes come with Green Bay in a tight race with Minnesota for the top of the standings.
The Packers hold a 6-3 record against the Vikings' 6-2 mark heading into Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Lambeau Field. Green Bay's most recent result was a 45-27 win over New England in Week 9, though how the injured returnees will be used in the rotation remains unclear.
The players
Green Bay Packers
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Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings are a professional football franchise based in Minnesota and a divisional rival competing for playoff positioning in the NFC North.
Adam Schefter
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The details
The Packers activated Brooks and Moore from injured reserve after both were listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. Tight end Drake Dabney was elevated from the practice squad for the game, and Adam Schefter reported the roster moves on X on Saturday.
Timeline
Week 9: Packers defeat the Patriots 45-27.
Friday: Josh Jacobs undergoes surgery; final injury report lists Brooks and Moore as questionable.
Saturday: Packers announce roster moves.
Sunday at 1 p.m. ET: Packers host the Vikings at Lambeau Field on Fox.
Season Trajectory
Under NFL injured reserve rules, the Packers' activations give Green Bay additional depth as it competes with the Vikings for position in the NFC North. The moves reflect a common mid-season pattern in which teams manage a long injury list while trying to stay in the playoff picture.
Fantasy managers should note that Brooks and Moore are back on the active roster, which may affect waiver decisions and lineup choices for Sunday. Jacobs' absence and the Whyle placement on injured reserve shift the backfield and tight end depth charts for Green Bay.
The takeaway
Roster moves in the middle of a season can quickly change a team's depth, so fans tracking the Packers should watch the injury report before kickoff. Green Bay's ability to absorb Jacobs' absence will be tested as the schedule tightens.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, explore Football coverage on Wisevoter.
