Green Bay Packers provide update on receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Good news for the Green Bay Packers, as they prepare for their upcoming Sunday night divisional matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been activated from the reserve/ COVID-19 list and is back on the active roster. Valdes-Scantling has been on the reserve/COVID-19 list since testing positive for the virus on Dec. 21, eight days ago.

The Packers’ speedy deep threat wide receiver was not a part of the Packers giving the gift of winning on Christmas Day as they beat the Cleveland Browns 24-22. But with him returning in time to face off against the Vikings, Valdes-Scantling can ensure that the road to the Super bowl must pass through Lambeau Field for the NFC.

On the season, Valdes-Scantling has caught 25 of his 51 targets for 427 yards and three touchdowns.

Packers vs Vikings injury report

Did Not Practice – Packers: T David Bakhtiari(Knee), QB Aaron Rodgers(Toe), DL Tyler Lancaster(Back), G/T Billy Turner(Knee)

Rodgers’ toe has been a constant source of pain for the MVP quarterback, but has still not kept him from playing each week. With the Packers’ playoff spot clinched and the NFC North title secured, it will be worth watching to see if Rodgers is given any rest before the playoffs begin. Green Bay has a lead on the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and likely will attempt to close out the season with homefield advantage in the playoffs.

David Bakhtiari continues to attempt his return from an ACL tear that has kept him out for nearly a full year. Friday marks one year since his injury during a New Year’s Eve practice. Without Bakhtiari, the Packers fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC championship game, but have the best record in the NFL this season.

Bakhtiari made a comeback to practice earlier this year, but was quickly moved back out of the practice lineup as he wasn’t ready to come back just yet. The Packers have not made a decision on him being available just yet, but if he’s ready it may be worth having him play in a game before the playoffs start to knock off any rust.

Austin Brezina has the complete injury report.