DARNELL SAVAGE NEWS

Picks off Hurts Savage registered two tackles and an interception in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Eagles.

Impact Savage's interception of Jalen Hurts just after the two-minute warning ended Philadelphia's hopes of erasing a late two-score deficit. All three of Savage's interceptions this season have come in the last two games.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism

Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith believes a simpler approach helped the Packers deliver their best pass-rushing performance of the season

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Sunday Savage (back) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Savage's practice reps were capped all week after he logged a season-low 57 percent snap share in last week's win over the Bears. However, he's gained clearance for Sunday's NFC showdown and will start at free safety. The 2019 first-round pick has produced 44 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions through 10 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears stick with QB Trubisky after rough return to lineup

Mitchell Trubisky’s return to Chicago's starting lineup was a primetime flop

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing practice reps Savage was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice due to a back injury.

Impact Savage appears to be managing the back injury that he suffered in Sunday's win over the Bears. He made a big impact in the game before departing, however, picking off Mitchell Trubisky twice in the win. Expect Savage's practice availability throughout the week to paint a clearer picture for his chances to suit up in Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' defense finally starting to produce more takeaways

The Green Bay Packers thrived on big plays from their defense last year but didn’t produce nearly enough of them the first half of this season

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turnover-prone Trubisky returns but can't stop Bears' slide

Mitchell Trubisky couldn’t make the most of his second chance to lead the Chicago Bears’ offense

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers' 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25

Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat the slumping Chicago Bears 41-25 to pad their NFC North lead

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurts back after pair of picks Savage (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Savage picked up his injury with the Packers nursing a large second-half lead, so he's likely to be done for the night as a precaution if nothing else. He intercepted Mitchell Trubisky twice before getting injured.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky's loft into triple coverage is picked by Savage Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage intercepts a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • NFL.COM

Ready for NFC North showdown Savage (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

Impact The second-year man was able to participate in limited sessions throughout the practice week, providing at least a decent chance for him to make his sixth start of the season Week 8. Savage was removed partway through Green Bay's Oct. 18 loss to the Buccaneers because of the quadriceps injury, though ultimately he was only forced to sit out one game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after limited practice Savage (quadriceps) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Savage practiced on a limited basis in all three sessions this week, which is a marked improvement over last week, when he failed to practice all week before ultimately sitting out against the Texans. If Savage isn't ready to retake the field, either Raven Greene (oblique) or Will Redmond will fill in for him at safety.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited during Wednesday's session Savage (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Savage missed last Sunday's win over the Texans after sitting out practice all week, so he's taken a step in the right direction by returning to the field Wednesday. Will Redmond started in Savage's place and will do so again if the 2019 first-rounder can't shake his injury in time for this Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' depth helps them withstand injuries to key players

Consider the Green Bay Packers’ latest victory a testament to their depth

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive as expected Savage (quadriceps) won't suit up in Sunday's game against Houston.

Impact Savage came into the game drawing a doubtful tag after sitting out of practice all week, so this news isn't surprising. With Savage sidelined, Raven Greene is expected to draw the start at free safety, with Will Redmond in line to receive an uptick in special teams snaps.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers OT Bakhtiari won't play Sunday due to chest injury

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari won’t play Sunday against the Houston Texans due to a chest injury

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deemed doubtful for Sunday Savage (quadriceps) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

Impact Savage left early during this past Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers due to a quad injury, and he's expected to miss at least one game after sitting out practice all week. Raven Greene is expected to start at free safety in Savage's place, though Will Redmond should receive a decent increase in his workload as well.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Jones doesn't practice, status uncertain for Sunday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has a calf injury that makes his status uncertain for his team’s game Sunday at Houston

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice Wednesday Savage (quadriceps) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Savage suffered the injury during the third quarter of last week's loss to Tampa Bay, and he failed to return to the field. It's unclear how serious the quadriceps issue is, but if the injury was to hold out Savage for Week 7, Raven Greene would be in line for the start at free safety.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers seek to bounce back after embarrassing defeat

The Green Bay Packers agree that how they respond to their drubbing by Tampa Bay will set the tone for the rest of the season

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up quad injury Savage (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Savage was forced off the field late in the third quarter. The second-year safety had five tackles (three solo) before exiting Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Week 3 Savage (groin) is active for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Impact Savage was a late addition to the Packers' Week 3 injury report, showing up Friday as a limited practice participant due to a groin injury and earning a questionable designation. Now that he's available to the defense, expect Savage to log his usual snap count, which has equated to roughly 90 percent of those plays and nine tackles in two games this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 3 Savage (groin) was limited at Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Impact Often, getting added to the injury report at the last second indicates an injury suffered in practice. In Savage's case, a groin issue resulted in a less-than-full session Friday. On the season, the second-year safety has played 90 percent of the Packers' defensive snaps, which has equated to nine tackles (five solo) through two games. If Savage can't participate in his full allotment of plays Sunday, Will Redmond and Raven Greene are the candidates to pick up the slack at free safety.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE