The Green Bay Packers re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent running back Emanuel Wilson to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Wilson entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Fort Valley State in 2023 with the Packers and had 14 carries for 85 yards and caught four of five targets for 23 additional yards in seven regular-season games (zero starts) in his rookie campaign. Barring injuries to the team's running back room, the 24-year-old should be in line for a similar depth role behind backs Josh Jacobs and AJ Dillon in 2024, making him pretty useless to begin the year in fantasy circles. Wilson is currently the team's No. 3 RB, but that could change, depending on what the Packers do at the position in the upcoming NFL draft.
Luke Musgrave, Emanuel Wilson Officially Back For Week 18
Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney) and running back Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) are active for Week 18 versus the Chicago Bears. Both players had been listed as questionable but were trending in the right direction after being activated from injured reserve on Saturday. Musgrave, who was limited in practice all week long, returns from a six-game absence but could have reduced opportunities given how well Tucker Kraft has played lately. Meanwhile, Wilson will likely serve as the Packers' No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and Patrick Taylor. Neither Musgrave nor Wilson are on the fantasy radar this week.
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) is officially doubtful to play against the Carolina Panthers. He remains on injured reserve but has been practicing in a limited capacity after the team designated him to return earlier this week. Looking at the bigger picture, Green Bay has a healthy Aaron Jones (knee, finger) atop its backfield. There is less clarity behind him as AJ Dillon (thumb) is questionable and Patrick Taylor Jr. hasn't been a major contributor this season.
Emanuel Wilson Goes On IR, James Robinson Added To Active Roster
The Green Bay Packers are signing James Robinson to the active roster ahead of the Week 12 game against the Detroit Lions. Aaron Jones (knee) is presumably doubtful to play and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Robinson hit the league by storm as an undrafted free agent in 2020, posting over 1,400 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touchdowns. He has struggled to find his footing after his fantastic rookie season. This year, he has spent time with the New England Patriots and New York Giants as a member of the practice squad. If he logs a touch behind AJ Dillon on Thursday, it will be his first touch since last season with the New York Jets. For now, he remains off the fantasy radar.
AJ Dillon Still Limited, Emanuel Wilson Remains Out
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (groin) was listed as limited for the second straight day in practice on Tuesday, while rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) sat out for the second straight day. Dillon is trending as a fantasy starter in Week 12 against the Detroit Lions on Thursday with both Aaron Jones and Wilson unlikely to play on a short turnaround. Jones is dealing with a sprained MCL in his knee. The 25-year-old Dillon is looking at a significantly elevated workload with only Patrick Taylor and James Robinson backing him up, both of whom were just signed on Monday. Dillon is rostered in 62% of Yahoo leagues, so if he's out there on your league's waiver wire, scoop him up now. Jones could require more time on the sidelines beyond Week 12.
Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) were both listed as non-participants on Monday's estimated practice report. Jones had to be carted off the field in the Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Although initial reports suggested that Jones' ACL is intact, it's highly unlikely he'll be able to play on a short week on Thanksgiving this Thursday against the Detroit Lions. Wilson said his shoulder popped out of socket, so he, too, will probably be unavailable in Week 12. AJ Dillon (groin) will most likely serve as the Packers' lead back this week, with Patrick Wilson and James Robinson backing him up. Jones should already have been moved to all benches this week in fantasy.
Green Bay Packers rookie running back Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) was injured in the Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers and had his left shoulder in a sling after the game, making it unlikely that he'll be available to play in the Thanksgiving game next Thursday against the division-rival Detroit Lions in Week 12. Wilson said he felt a pop in his shoulder, which is usually never good, but we'll know more on his status moving forward after he has more tests on Monday. The Packers also lost Aaron Jones to a knee injury that caused him to be carted off on Sunday, so AJ Dillon has a good chance of serving as Green Bay's primary ball-carrier against the Lions on Thursday. Wilson finished with three carries for 12 yards and caught one of two targets for a nine-yard gain before his injury against LA. The only other RB on the Packers' roster (practice squad) is rookie Ellis Merriweather.
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) left Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering a shoulder injury in the second quarter. The rookie underwent X-rays. However, there hasn't been any further updates on his condition. However, Wilson, who stated he felt his left shoulder pop out of its socket, stated he will "be alright," although his optimism doesn't add any more clarity surrounding the nature of the ailment. Nonetheless, Aaron Jones (knee) also exited in Week 11, so the Packers could be shorthanded for the Thanksgiving clash with the Detroit Lions. If Jones and Wilson aren't available, Green Bay will likely have to look to the practice squad to fill the void in the depth chart behind AJ Dillon.
Aaron Jones, Emanuel Wilson Won't Return In Week 11
Green Bay Packers running backs Aaron Jones (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) have been ruled out for the remainder of Week 11 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Both players exited within minutes of each other in the second quarter on Sunday. This sudden decimation of the backfield leaves Green Bay with A.J. Dillon as its only healthy running back. He should see a heavy dose of touches when the game resumes following halftime.
Emanuel Wilson Sees Four Touches In Loss To Broncos
Green Bay Packers rookie running back Emanuel Wilson had two carries for 19 yards and caught both of his targets in the passing game for eight yards in the 19-17 Week 7 loss on the road to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Wilson's four carries were a new career-high with the Packers electing to ease lead back Aaron Jones back into the fold after he missed the Week 5 contest due to a hamstring injury (the Packers had a bye in Week 6). The 24-year-old averaged a strong 9.5 yards per carry on the ground against a porous Broncos run defense. However, as long as Jones and AJ Dillon remain healthy, Wilson won't have any fantasy appeal in the vast majority of fantasy leagues in what has been an unexciting Packers offense as we approach the halfway mark of the 2023 season.
