The Green Bay Packers absorbed another crushing blow as season-ending news reshaped their outlook and ignited an emotional response from fans. A roster already stretched thin now faces a difficult path forward as injuries continue to pile up.
Tight end John FitzPatrick suffered a noncontact Achilles injury late in the overtime loss to the Chicago Bears, an outcome that quickly ended his season. He left the field on a cart and later exited the locker room in a walking boot, signaling the severity that many feared. Medical confirmation followed, cementing the loss at a position already dealing with attrition.