The Packers might finally get two of their best defenders back this week. Coach Matt LaFleur said pass rusher Za'Darius Smith and CB Jaire Alexander will practice Tuesday and he's hopeful they'll play Saturday. Also, the latest NFL roster and injury news from Tuesday.

The Eagles RB room could be back to full strength ahead of Saturday's playoff clash with the Buccaneers. Plus, other news from around the NFL.

Packers' standout pass rusher Za'Darius Smith is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time after undergoing back surgery this week, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday.

NFL.com's Jelani Scott breaks down four things to watch for when the Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions on Monday night.

The Packers will try to bounce back from their blowout Week 1 loss without star pass rusher Za'Darius Smith. Coach Matt LaFleur said Smith will go on IR as he continues to deal with a back issue that had him listed as questionable for the season opener.

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, fully cleared by doctors following a strong week of practice, is expected to play against the Denver Broncos, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

Will Justin Fields force the Bears to start him? Will Aaron Rodgers force the Packers to trade him? And who DOESN'T have cornerback questions in the NFC North? Tom Blair provides a training camp preview for the division, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

Who will prevail in a dream quarterback matchup between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers? Can the breakout Bills knock off the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs? Gregg Rosenthal picks the winner of each NFL conference championship game.

How will Josh Allen's Bills and Andy Reid's Chiefs counter each other? Is there any better matchup than Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady? Gregg Rosenthal lists 16 things to watch on Championship Sunday.

Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers highlight the rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl. Check out the complete AFC and NFC rosters.

Tom Brady nabbed his first NFC weekly award, while Myles Garrett's big Sunday earned him honors as well. The AFC Offensive Player of the Week went to a non-quarterback for the first time this season. 

Former All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas KNOWS edge rushers, having spent years trying to stop them. He reveals his top 10 edge rushers heading into the 2020 NFL season -- and you can expect a surprise at No. 1.

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2020 NFL season. 

Adam Rank runs through the most off-base player ratings in "Madden NFL 21," including a lower-than-expected appraisal of Deshaun Watson and a generous mark for Rob Gronkowski.

Cynthia Frelund assembles an all-star roster of analytics monsters from the 2019 season. Who joins reigning MVP Lamar Jackson on the squad?

Which pass rushers were the most disruptive in 2019? Nick Shook dives into Next Gen Stats to find the answer, and he delivers a top-10 list with some surprises.

The 2020 NFL season will kick off with a rematch of one of the most memorable playoff games from last season. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs begin their title defense against Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Smack dab in the middle of offseason roster reconstruction, the spotlight's on NFL decision makers. Perfect time for Gregg Rosenthal to provide his annual GM Power Rankings! And at the moment, no general manager's flying higher than Kansas City's Brett Veach.

While the trade for Nick Foles might not have been the offseason QB move Bears fans hoped for, legit competition at the position could yield positive results, Grant Gordon writes. Get up to speed on the rest of the NFC North ahead of the 2020 draft.

With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. What does each general manager's track record look like? Here are the best picks, value picks and tendencies for everyone.

Baltimore won the AFC North by a whopping six games in 2019. So, what is the state of the division as we hurtle toward the 2020 NFL Draft? Nick Shook says the Ravens are richer, but the Browns, Steelers and Bengals are all looking up.

There is a concern from teams, league executives and the NFLPA that the physical health of the players is set to suffer drastically in the coming weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic delaying offseason workouts.

Free agency frenzy is a hectic period on the NFL calendar that has a language all its own. Fortunately, Anthony Holzman-Escareno is here for you with a glossary explaining all the terms you need to know.

Here is the original Top 101 Free Agents of 2020 list -- courtesy of Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling -- as it stood before players began to be signed, tagged and/or released.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith fully cleared for playoffs.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Green Bay Packers will be placing linebacker Za'Darius Smith on injured reserve.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero offers an update on Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith's injury status ahead of their matchup with the New Orleans Saints in Week 1.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith has been voted as the No. 51 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith tweets he needs a realtor and fools Packers fans into thinking he's being traded.

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger and Leger Douzable explain which players are in and out of the superstar club entering 2021.

NFL Network's Charley Casserly breaks down his keys to victory for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the Green Bay Packers.

Watch the game highlights from the NFC Divisional Round matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith engulfs Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff for a massive loss on a sack.

Every player with a Pro Football Focus grade of at least 90 in Week 16

Watch the Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers highlights from Week 16 of the 2020 season.

Green Bay Packers' stunt helps free outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith for huge sack on third down.

Watch the game highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers.

Watch the top plays of Week 12 during the 2020 season.

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers highlights from Week 12 of the 2020 season.

The Green Bay Packers score on defense with linebacker Preston Smith scooping up a fumble by Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and returning it 14 yards for a touchdown.

Watch the crazy endings of Week 11 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the game highlights from the Week 10 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Green Bay Packers.

Watch the highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith chops ball from San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens on crushing strip-sack

Watch the game highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.

Watch the game highlights from the Week 7 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans.

NFL Network's James Jones and Willie McGinest discuss the upcoming matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6.

Watch the best plays from the Week 4 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith pulls out a 'Rest In Heaven Breonna Taylor' shirt after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.