Packers place running back Chris Brooks on injured reserve

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Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

We have placed Chris Brooks on injured reserve Via @packers on X

What happened: The Green Bay Packers moved Chris Brooks to injured reserve Saturday. The back sustained an ankle injury during a Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Why it matters: The transaction officially clears a roster spot while thinning Green Bay's rushing depth. The team faces an immediate divisional test against Chicago.

By the numbers: The 3-1 Bears enter the contest favored by 1.5 points over the 2-2 Packers, with the total set at 45.5.

What to watch: Kickoff from Lambeau Field is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.

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