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Van Ness cleared to face Jets as Packers rule out Hargrave

Green Bay edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has cleared concussion protocol, while defensive tackle Javon Hargrave remains unavailable with concussion and knee issues.

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Green Bay Packers edge rusher Lukas Van Ness has cleared concussion protocol and will be available for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, according to the Packers’ updated injury report.

Van Ness had been listed as questionable on Friday before being removed from the injury report. He recorded a sack in Green Bay’s season-opening 39–22 loss to Minnesota.

Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave was ruled out after previously being listed as doubtful. The Packers’ report cited concussion and knee issues, without providing further detail on their severity or his expected recovery timeline.

The updates leave Green Bay with Van Ness available for the Jets game, while Hargrave will miss the contest.

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