Stokes (hamstring) will not have his fifth-year option exercised by the Packers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Stokes had a successful rookie campaign after Green Bay selected him in the first round of the 2021 Draft, but he's had trouble staying on the field since. The Georgia product appeared in just three games in 2023, while suiting up nine times in 2022. If he can remain healthy this season though, he should be able to make an impact in Green Bay's secondary and is expected to start opposite Jaire Alexander at corner.
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QUESTIONABLE - Hamstring - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-06-15Latest Eric Stokes news
Defensive
Team
Green Bay Packers
Birthdate
3/1/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 194 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 1; Pk (GB)
Birthplace
Covington, GA, USA
Position
CB
College
Georgia
Experience
4th season
Career History
Green Bay Packers
2021-Present
(3 seasons)
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Stokes (hamstring) will not have his fifth-year option exercised by the Packers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Stokes had a successful rookie campaign after Green Bay selected him in the first round of the 2021 Draft, but he's had trouble staying on the field since. The Georgia product appeared in just three games in 2023, while suiting up nine times in 2022. If he can remain healthy this season though, he should be able to make an impact in Green Bay's secondary and is expected to start opposite Jaire Alexander at corner.
The move opens a 21-day window during which the Packers can officially activate Stokes before they'd be forced to shut him down for the rest of the season. Green Bay's injury reports this week will provide insight into whether he might be able to play in Week 13 versus the Chiefs.
Stokes played just four snaps on special teams in Week 7 before being ruled out for the remainder of the game with a hamstring injury, which is apparently still bothering him to begin Green Bay's week of practice. He'll probably need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play Sunday versus Minnesota.