Injuries Impact NFL Teams Before Week 5

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for their home opener against the Indianapolis Colts, contending with the possibility of quarterback Jordan Love missing the game due to a sprained MCL, with Malik Willis set to start if needed. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams will be without wide receiver Puka Nacua, who has been placed on injured reserve with a PCL sprain, affecting their Week 5 matchup against the Packers. The Pittsburgh Steelers have added wide receiver Ben Skowronek from the practice squad after placing rookie defensive lineman Logan Lee on injured reserve due to a calf injury. The Carolina Panthers have placed veteran tight end Ian Thomas on injured reserve as he recovers from a calf injury, promoting tight end Feleipe Franks from the practice squad. Additionally, wide receiver DJ Chark of the Chargers has been placed on injured reserve with a hip injury, prompting the team to elevate tight end Eric Tomlinson to the active roster. As teams adapt to these roster changes, injury concerns loom large as the season kicks off.