Saturday’s Green Bay Packers Transactions

Linebacker Krys Barnes of the Green Bay Packers has been brought back from injured reserve.

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Green Bay activated linebacker Krys Barnes from injured reserve before Sunday's game against Detroit.

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Krys Barnes has returned after suffering an ankle injury in the season opener. He was placed on injured reserve a few days later and just started practising this week.

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The timing is considered to be parfect. All-Pro De'Vondre Campbell will miss this week's game against the Lions with a knee injury.

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It is predicted that Quay Walker and Isaiah McDuffie will start, with Barnes and Eric Wilson as backups and special teams players.

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Barnes started 23 games as an undrafted rookie in 2020. Walker's selection kept him from starting. Against the Vikings, he played nine defensive snaps.

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It would have been safer to promote Travis Fulgham. Maybe that's not necessary, though.

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Watson was questionable for Friday's game after practising all week. Still in concussion protocol, he travelled to Detroit with the club.

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Throughout the week, Lazard's participation was quite restricted and even doubtful at times.

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Not elevating Fulgham suggests one or both players will play Sunday. Saturday source said Lazard will play through pain.

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