Packers’ Hargrave Likely Out for Season With Achilles Injury

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is likely to miss the rest of the season after suffering an apparent Achilles injury in Sunday’s 31-7 win over the Chicago Bears, coach Matt LaFleur said. The diagnosis and season outlook remain preliminary, based on LaFleur’s postgame assessment. Hargrave was hurt in the fourth quarter while pursuing Bears quarterback Case Keenum. He fell without contact and was carted off with 1:53 remaining. Before leaving, Hargrave recorded one tackle and one quarterback hit. He had six stops in four games this season. LaFleur said early indications pointed to an Achilles injury and that the injury did not look good. His remarks indicated Hargrave was likely done for the season, but the supplied reports do not include a subsequent medical confirmation. Hargrave joined Green Bay as a free agent in the offseason. The 11-year NFL veteran has played for five teams and earned Pro Bowl honors with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 and the San Francisco 49ers in 2023. One account reported that he signed a two-year, $23 million contract with the Packers.