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The Green Bay Packers already know what a healthy Lukas Van Ness can look like with Micah Parsons still working back from an ACL injury. That has not stopped outside evaluators from putting another veteran edge rusher on Green Bay’s radar as the November trade deadline comes into view.

NFL News / The Packers Post / September 22

FINALLY: The Green Bay Packers Come Back to Beat the New York Jets in OT

The Green Bay Packers finally ended their six-game losing streak with a 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets. The Packers trailed 17-7 in the fourth quarter before mounting the comeback win.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Lukas Van Ness, Bears, Lions, Packers

The NFL is truly a week-to-week league. After dropping nearly 60 points in a Week 1 win, the Bears were humbled and scored just three in a Week 2 loss to the Vikings in horrible weather.

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Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Packers Player Grades Roundup: Jordan Love, Lukas Van Ness, and More

Following the Green Bay Packers’ overtime win against the New York Jets, several players received positive marks in Pro Football Focus’ Week 2 player grades.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Lukas Van Ness got headlines, but there’s another Packers defender who looks like All-Pro

The Green Bay Packers got a much-needed win in Week 2. Green Bay defeated New York 20-17 in a comeback victory in overtime to avoid falling to 0-2. The Packers have enjoyed breakout seasons from multiple defensive players through the first two weeks.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Why Packers’ Tucker Kraft is not blown away by Lukas Van Ness’ bonkers Week 2

Coach Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers won a 20-17 road game against the New York Jets and were led by a heroic performance from defensive end Lukas Van Ness.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Packers’ Micah Parsons, ‘President of Lukas Van Ness Fan Club,’ reacts to Lukas Van Ness’ Week 2 heroics

The Green Bay Packers squeaked out of Week 2 with an overtime 20-17 win over the New York Jets. While all eyes were on Jordan Love and the offense, Micah Parsons couldn’t help but give teammate Lukas Van Ness his flowers for his efforts on the defensive side of the ball.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Final Injury Report for Packers-Jets: Will Lukas Van Ness, Will McDonald IV Play?

The Green Bay Packers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New York Jets in a Week 2 interconference matchup. Green Bay enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 after allowing 29 consecutive points to end the game.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Packers Injury Report Update: Lukas Van Ness and Javon Hargrave's Status for Sunday Revealed

The Green Bay Packers injury situation ahead of a Week 2 matchup against the New York Jets became clearer on Saturday. Edge rusher Lukas Van Ness will be in the lineup for the Packers on Sunday after passing concussion protocol.

Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / September 19

Packers’ Key Defender Slammed With Brutal NFL Punishment

The NFL wasted little time handing down discipline after the Green Bay Packers’ Week 1 loss in Minneapolis. Edge rusher Lukas Van Ness now owes the league $17,911 after officials determined he delivered an illegal blow to the head or neck of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz in the third quarter, via ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 19

NFL drops the hammer on 2 young Packers players right ahead of Week 2 game against the Jets

Safety Evan Williams and edge defender Lukas Van Ness got fined by the league. The fines are back in the NFL. The league released on Saturday its entire slate of Week 1 fines for incidents in those games, and two Packers players were hit because of specific plays in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 19

Packers get mixed injury news with a positive twist ahead of Week 2 game against the Jets

Edge defender Lukas Van Ness has been cleared from the concussion protocol, while defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was downgraded to out. The Green Bay Packers received mixed injury updates ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday.

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Green Bay Packers News / Packers Coverage / September 18

Green Bay Packers Receive Major Injury Update Before Facing Jets

The Green Bay Packers received encouraging injury updates Friday as they prepared for a Week 2 road game against the New York Jets, with two key players taking part in practice after missing or being limited last week.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Packers Injury Report Update: Lukas Van Ness, Aaron Banks and More

The Green Bay Packers enter a Week 2 contest against the New York Jets with questions on both the offensive and defensive lines. Thursday’s official injury report provided some positive answers, but concerns still exist.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Packers Get Two Brutal Injury Updates Before Jets Game

The Green Bay Packers have a serious problem on defense after two front-line players were placed in the concussion protocol Wednesday, raising fresh doubts about their availability for Sunday’s game at the New York Jets.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Packers Injury Report Update: Lukas Van Ness, Javon Hargrave, and more

The Green Bay Packers defense was already facing an uphill battle, starting the year without All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons. Now, ahead of Week 2, the unit may have even more concerns.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Packers get two more reasons for concern on defense ahead of Week 2 game against the Jets

Edge defender Lukas Van Ness and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave were added to the injury report with concussions. The Green Bay Packers received two concerning injury updates on Wednesday.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / September 8

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Green Bay Packers football is finally here! I am so so happy that we made it through this past offseason. It feels so incredibly long ago that we watched this team pi-- away a lead in the wild card round.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / April 30

Packers to exercise Lukas Van Ness' fifth-year option

Lukas Van Ness has not yet justified his first-round draft slot, but the Packers traded Rashan Gary to clear a path for the 2023 draftee. Green Bay will still bet on Van Ness’ potential.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 9, 2025

Micah Parsons makes bold promise about Packers teammate

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Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 6, 2025

Struggling Packers former first-rounder to make position change

Struggling Packers former first-round pick set to make position change

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Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2025

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Green Bay Packers News / NFL Analysis Network / November 9, 2023

NFL analyst reveals horrible thoughts on Packers’ Van Ness

NFL analyst reveals horrible thoughts on Packers' Lukas Van Ness

Van Ness has been relegated to a part-time role within the defense, only being called upon in obvious passing situations.

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Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / July 29, 2023

Packers rookie proves dedication with stunning camp admission

While rookies sometimes struggle to adjust to the NFL life during their first training camp, others, like Green Bay Packers first-round pick Lukas Van Ness, dive in head first.

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