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Packers activate Chris Brooks and Skyy Moore from injured reserve

Brooks returns with Josh Jacobs unavailable against the Vikings, while Josh Whyle goes on injured reserve and Coleman Owen is waived.

By Liam Faleolo

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The Packers activated running back Chris Brooks and wide receiver Skyy Moore from injured reserve, bringing both back for their matchup against the Vikings. Ankle injuries had sidelined both players.

With Josh Jacobs out for the game, Brooks adds another option at running back alongside Kaleb Johnson, MarShawn Lloyd and Pierre Strong. Brooks recorded 70 yards on 15 carries during the season’s first four weeks before missing five games.

Moore had made five appearances before his absence, catching seven passes for 35 yards. To open roster spots for the returning pair, the Packers moved tight end Josh Whyle to injured reserve and waived wide receiver Coleman Owen.

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