Carrington Valentine Injury News & Updates

Valentine finished the 2024 season with 32 tackles (18 solo), five pass breakups, including two interceptions, and two forced fumbles across 15 regular-season contests.

Selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Valentine has become a key contributor on Green Bay's defense. After starting 12 games as a rookie, Valentine made another seven starts this past season, seeing action on 57 percent of the defensive snaps as a sub-package cornerback. He was pressed into a bigger role with Jaire Alexander missing 10 games and parts of several others due to knee, quadriceps and groin injuries. In an ideal world for Green Bay, Valentine would likely be the fourth cornerback and a special-teams contributor, but he's shown he can hang when pressed into action.

Valentine recorded two solo tackles and an interception in Sunday's 27-25 loss to Minnesota.

Valentine played a season-high 70 defensive snaps in Week 17, most notably picking off Sam Darnold in the third quarter. The interception was his second of the year, both of which have come within the last three games. The cornerback is now up to 28 total tackles (15 solo), while also adding five passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble over 14 games this season.

Valentine registered three tackles (one solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) during Green Bay's 30-13 win over Seattle this past Sunday.

Valentine got the start at outside cornerback this past Sunday due to Jaire Alexander (knee) being sidelined with an injury. Valentine ended up playing 55 defensive snaps and nabbed his first interception of the regular season when he picked off a Geno Smith pass intended for Noah Fant late in the second quarter, which halted the Seahawks' red zone drive in the process. Valentine could start at outside corner opposite Keisean Nixon against the Saints on Monday if Alexander is unable to progress in his recovery enough to play.

Valentine recorded nine total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Bears.

The second-year corner from Kentucky capitalized on his increased snaps with the Packers' first-team defense after Jaire Alexander exited Sunday's win due to an aggravation of his knee injury, tying Xavier McKinney for the team's leading tackler. Valentine hasn't seen much defensive work this season after being an integral part of the Packers' defense during his rookie campaign. He's posted 15 total tackles and one pass defended through Green Bay's first 10 regular-season games in 2024. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Alexander's injury is not believed to be serious, so Valentine will likely resume his role as the Packers' top backup corner in Week 12, when the 49ers visit Green Bay.

Valentine (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Valentine missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury but will return in Week 5. He'll likely start opposite Eric Stokes, as Jaire Alexander (groin) is inactive for a second straight week. Valentine drew a handful of starts last season, but he's played only 38 defensive snaps this season.

Valentine (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Valentine will miss a second straight game due to his ankle injury. While Valentine is normally only a depth player on defense, his absence versus Minnesota will be particularly notable with Jaire Alexander (quadriceps/groin) also inactive. Both will attempt to get back on the field Week 5 on the road against the Rams.

Valentine (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Titans.

Valentine was considered doubtful for the matchup, so the news doesn't come as much of a surprise. His absence could lead to increased opportunities for depth corners Robert Rochell and Corey Ballentine, behind starters Eric Stokes and Jaire Alexander.

The Packers listed Valentine (ankle) as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Valentine's defensive participation spiked to 57 percent of the snaps last week against the Colts after being on just 12 percent of the plays versus Philly in Week 1. Eric Stokes will have to take on a larger role alongside Jaire Alexander and Keisean Nixon at cornerback for Green Bay.

Valentine (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Friday's regular-season opener against Philadelphia, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Valentine was listed as a limited participant for Tuesday's practice and Wednesday's estimated report due to a lingering hamstring injury from late July, but he was a full participant in Thursday's session. The 2023 seventh-round pick appears to be good to go for Friday's game, and Valentine will provide depth at corner behind starters Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes.

Valentine (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant at the Packers' practice Tuesday.

Valentine dealt with a hamstring issue throughout the preseason and he appears to still be working through it to open Week 1 with Green Bay. The cornerback will have two practices to return to being a full participant ahead of Friday's matchup with the Eagles in Brazil.

Valentine missed Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury, Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

The second-year cornerback out of Kentucky is now dealing with a hamstring issue that held him out of Wednesday's camp session. Valentine appeared in 17 games (12 starts) during his rookie campaign, recording 44 total tackles and nine passes defended. Once Valentine returns to full health, he's expected to serve as a rotational corner in the Packers' secondary.

Valentine tallied 44 tackles (33 solo), nine pass deflections and a fumble recovery over 17 games in the 2023 season.

The Packers saw enough from the seventh-rounder to give him a relatively-permanent starting spot midway through his rookie season, and he held his own in the defensive backfield. Green Bay will almost certainly be adding players at the cornerback position, so it remains to be seen what role Valentine will fill in his second campaign.

Valentine had four tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 33-10 win over the Vikings.

Valentine went back to a reserve role in Week 16 against the Panthers with Jaire Alexander returning from a six-game absence due to a shoulder injury. However, Alexander was suspended by the Packers for Week 17 and Valentine returned to a starting role alongside Keisean Nixon and Corey Ballentine. It was the seventh time this season Valentine played every single defensive snap and the rookie seventh-round pick out of Kentucky is up to 40 tackles (30 solo) and eight passes defended this season.

Valentine will work as a backup Sunday against Carolina with Jaire Alexander returning to action for the first time since Week 9, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Valentine held down a starting role from Week 9 to Week 15 while Alexander and Eric Stokes both missed substantial time due to injuries. However, both Alexander and Stokes are now healthy and will take the field together Sunday for the first time all season, leaving Valentine to work in a backup role. Valentine may also see some work in the slot, though he's played just 16 snaps there so far this season.

Valentine is expected to take over as a starting cornerback following Green Bay's trade of Rasul Douglas, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official website reports.

A seventh-round pick, at No. 232 overall, in this year's Draft, Valentine has appeared in all seven games, making three starts and playing 29 percent of the defensive snaps. With Douglas now gone to Buffalo, Valentine appears to be the next man up after he started in place of an injured Jaire Alexander earlier in the season. Valentine has 13 tackles (11 solo) on the year.

Valentine (biceps) is active for Thursday night's game against the Lions.

The rookie seventh-round pick should again get the start in place of the injured Jaire Alexander (back). Valentine started in Alexander's right cornerback spot in Week 3 against the Saints but left the game with a biceps injury.

Valentine (biceps) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Saints.

The cornerback exited after not recording a stat in the first half. Valentine started Sunday because Jaire Alexander was out with a back injury.

Valentine exited Sunday's game against the Saints with a biceps injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The backup cornerback got the start Sunday with Jaire Alexander out with a back injury, per Demovsky. Valentine did not get on the stat sheet before exiting. The rookie was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft back in April.

The Packers selected Valentine in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 232nd overall.

Valentine was a three-year starter at Kentucky and is known for his aggressiveness and athleticism. He broke up 11 passes to lead the team in 2022, though his technique and route recognition are lacking. Valentine will start his career as a pro on special teams, but he could develop into more over time.

The Packers selected Valentine in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 232nd overall.

Valentine was a three-year starter at Kentucky and is known for his aggressiveness and athleticism. He broke up 11 passes to lead the team in 2022, though his technique and route recognition are lacking. Valentine will start his career as a pro on special teams, but he could develop into more over time.