Colby Wooden Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Packers vs Bears game on Saturday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 8, 2025
Green light to play Week 10
Wooden (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Eagles, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Wooden sustained a shoulder injury during the Packers' Week 9 loss to the Panthers, but the injury isn't severe enough for him to be sidelined for Week 10. The third-year defensive lineman has 23 tackles (11 solo) through eight regular-season games.
Nov 6, 2025
Limited to open week
Wooden (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Wooden suffered a shoulder injury in the first half of the team's 16-13 loss to the Panthers in Week 9, ultimately failing to return to the game. The defensive tackle will have two more chances to log a full practice before Monday night's contest against the Eagles.
Nov 2, 2025
Ruled out Sunday
Wooden (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle suffered the injury in the first half and had to be evaluated in the medical tent. Wooden did not get on the stat sheet before exiting. Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks could see more time in his absence.
Nov 2, 2025
Hurts shoulder, questionable to return
Wooden is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 9 game against Carolina due to a shoulder injury.
ANALYSIS
Wooden was hurt in the first half and was deemed questionable to return late in the second quarter after being evaluated in the medical tent. It would be a big loss for the Packers if he's unable to return, as Wooden has been a key part of the team's defensive line. Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks could both be leaned upon more while Wooden is sidelined.
Sep 8, 2025
Jumps into stating lineup
Wooden made a career-high six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 27-13 victory over the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Wooden filled the starting defensive tackle opened up by the departure of Kenny Clark, and he fared well in what was just his second career start. Roles along Green Bay's defensive line remain unsettled with Clark being swapped out for Micah Parsons not even two weeks ago, but it appears Wooden will be afforded the opportunity to fill a regular one.
Jan 20, 2025
Plays in 13 games for Green Bay
Wooden finished the 2024 season with 20 tackles (nine solo) and two pass breakups across 13 regular-season contests.
ANALYSIS
A fourth-round pick out of Auburn in the 2023 NFL Draft, Wooden has appeared in 30 games for the Packers over the last two seasons, making one start. However, he hasn't made much of an impact in the box score, tallying just four QB hits and three tackles for loss, including 0.5 sacks, on 489 defensive snaps. Wooden will look to carve out a more prominent role along Green Bay's defensive line in his third season.
Nov 24, 2024
Active Sunday
Wooden (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle suffered the shoulder injury during Green Bay's Week 9 loss to Detroit but couldn't return for the team's Week 11 win over Chicago even with the benefit of a bye in between. Wooden has eight tackles (two solo) and a pass defensed on 91 defensive snaps in 2024.
Nov 17, 2024
Won't play vs. Chicago
Wooden (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Wooden suffered a shoulder injury in Week 9 against the Lions. Even with the extra rest courtesy of the Packers' Week 10 bye, Wooden was unable to practice all week and he will miss his fourth game of the regular season Sunday. His next chance to suit up will be Week 12 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 24. Karl Brooks should see an uptick in snaps in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind starters Kenny Clark and Devonte Wyatt.
Nov 3, 2024
Questionable to return Sunday
Wooden (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Lions, Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Wooden appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in the second half of Sunday's game and his status for the remainder of the contest is now up in the air. In the meantime, Karl Brooks and Tedarrell Slaton are candidates to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle.
Jan 23, 2024
Fills bit role as rookie
Wooden racked up 17 tackles (10 solo) and 0.5 sacks over 17 games in the 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
The fourth-rounder filled a complementary role as a rookie, but he did make an appearance in all 17 games, and he could push to play a more prominent role in his second campaign.
Apr 29, 2023
Bolsters Green Bay defensive line
The Packers selected Wooden in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 116th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Packers are perilously thin in terms of interior defensive linemen and Wooden, a three-year starter at Auburn, should be able to slot in right away and soak up snaps. The 22-year-old tends to play with more leverage than sheer power, but even if he's a bit undersized, it's hard to ignore Wooden's production (30 career TFL and 15 sacks) against quality competition.
Apr 29, 2023
Bolsters Green Bay defensive line
The Packers selected Wooden in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 116th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Packers are perilously thin in terms of interior defensive linemen and Wooden, a three-year starter at Auburn, should be able to slot in right away and soak up snaps. The 22-year-old tends to play with more leverage than sheer power, but even if he's a bit undersized, it's hard to ignore Wooden's production (30 career TFL and 15 sacks) against quality competition.
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