Packers-Broncos injury report: Graham returns to practice, is questionable

Left guard Lane Taylor and inside linebacker Oren Burks are out, while Denver will be without a starting offensive lineman. The associated video is from practice.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham was back at practice on Friday and listed as questionable, signaling the veteran tight end could be on the field for Sunday’s game against Denver.

“He’s a pro and he’s locked in,” coach Matt LaFleur said after practice. “He’s getting his mental reps. So, it should be a seamless transition.”

Meanwhile, left guard Lane Taylor – who was replaced for four series and 18 snaps by rookie Elgton Jenkins last week against Minnesota – did not practice with a biceps injury and has been ruled out. The injury has cleared the way for Jenkins, the team’s second-round pick, to make his first NFL start.

“I was really fired up with Elgton. I thought he did a great job,” LaFleur said on Wednesday.

Also not practicing were inside linebacker Oren Burks (pectoral) and defensive lineman Montravius Adams (shoulder). Burks is out and Adams is doubtful. 

Star receiver Davante Adams was absent due to a personal matter but “should be good to go,” LaFleur said.

Graham was sidelined on Wednesday and Thursday by a groin injury that he played through against Minnesota. Graham caught three passes for 30 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 against Chicago but was held without a catch on 51 snaps by Minnesota. He officially was targeted only once, and a 6-yard reception in the fourth quarter was overturned due to offensive pass interference.

Graham caught at least one pass in every game last season. Since the start of the 2015 season, it marked only the second time Graham had been held without a reception.

For Denver, starting right tackle Ja'Wuan James is out and starting cornerback Bryce Callahan is questionable. Callahan, a former standout in the slot for Chicago, was limited all week. Also questionable is starting inside linebacker Todd Davis, who has been out for a month with a calf injury. He was full participation all week and should be good to go.

PACKERS INJURY REPORT

Out: ILB Oren Burks (pectoral), LG Lane Taylor (biceps).

Doubtful: DT Montravius Adams (shoulder).

Questionable: OLB Kyler Fackrell (shoulder), CB Ka'Dar Hollman (neck), TE Jimmy Graham (groin), WR Darrius Shepherd (hamstring).

BRONCOS INJURY REPORT

Out: RT Ja'Wuan James (knee), FB Andy Janovich (pectoral), ILB Joseph Jones (triceps).

Questionable: CB Bryce Callahan (foot), ILB Todd Davis (calf).