Allen Lazard missed Monday's practice, the Packers' first since returning from the break following the preseason finale. Lazard instead worked off to the side of the field as part of his rehab, the team's typical approach to injured players who have a chance to resume to action in the near future.

As the story said. the Packers haven't disclosed Lazard's issue and don't have to release an official practice report until Wednesday, at which point the nature of his injury will come into focus. Since the NFL eliminated the "probable" injury designation in 2016, the veteran wideout will likely enter the weekend as officially questionable to play unless he can participate fully in practice before then. HC Matt LaFleur was quoted in the story as saying, "I think Allen is doing better, but we'll see as the week progresses where he's at." Lazard is expected to be the team's WR1 and serve as a bit of stability for QB Aaron Rodgers and all the team's young wideouts.

In the most recent —of many— pieces on Romeo Doubs this preseason, teammates continue to praise the rookie's "blasé" attitude and ability to bounce back quickly from minor mistakes.

Related Players: Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb, Christian Watson

While Sammy Watkins is probably the player who will lose his starting nomenclature with the continued improvement of Doubs, nothing is saying the rookie couldn't be a threat to the entire wide receiver room. The oft-mentioned downfall of rookies within the Packers' structure is how quarterback Aaron Rodgers doesn't trust them, but that doesn't seem to be the case with Doubs. Per the article, “Doubs has done a lot of really nice things, but I think the standard for him is not going to be maybe the standard for a normal rookie we’ve had here in the past — especially in the past four or five years — because he’s going to be expected to play based on his performance so far in camp,” Rodgers explained last week. “So we’ve got to hold him to a standard that I know he’s capable of reaching.”

Romeo Doubs has seemingly passed every test the Packers have thrown at him.

Related players: Allen Lazard, Christian Watson, Randall Cobb, Sammy Watkins, Amari Rodgers

Demovsky said Doubs has passed tests in practice, the preseason opener and now joint practice vs. the Saints where he scored on a toe-tapping TD on an out from QB Aaron Rodgers. Given Doubs’ play in camp, he’s now the favorite to start in two- and three-receiver sets alongside Lazard. He is creeping up the rankings and is now worthy of a pick in the 12th or 13th round given the constant drumbeat of positive news.

In all seriousness, Aaron Rodgers is very high on Allen Lazard as he ascends into a new role in Packers offense: “Who I don’t think we need any patience with is Allen. I really think Allen is ready to make a jump and be a No. 1 receiver.”

Someone will end up as the team's WR1 and Lazard at least has a decent chance to earn the role. But we only rank Lazard 50th among our WRs. The 26-year-old Lazard had a career-high 513 yards last season, but managed 45.1 yards per game in 2020, which is a 767-yard pace over a 17-game season. He’s unlikely to turn into a 1,200+ yard receiver, but 1,000 yards is a possibility this season as the Packers’ receiving room tries to absorb the loss of Davante Adams. In 2020, his yards per route run (1.84) ranked 32nd out of 101 eligible receivers at PFF, so there are indicators that he’s capable of more than we’ve seen from him thus far.

The Green Bay Packers are signing WR Sammy Watkins to a one-year deal.

Related Players: Amari Rodgers, Allen Lazard

Watkins continues to be an injury risk but will be playing with his second legendary quarterback in his career. If Watkins can somehow become relevant with Aaron Rodgers, he could be a steal as a late round flyer.

Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (back) did not practice Wednesday, while RB Aaron Jones (knee) was a full participant.

Related Players: Randall Cobb, Allen Lazard

Valdes-Scantling has been in-and-out of the lineup and the extra time has not helped his back issues. His health is important because it is unlikely that Randall Cobb plays a large chunk of this weekend's divisional game after having core muscle surgery.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reporters Wednesday that he "would anticipate him (Randall Cobb) playing in this game.”

Related Players: Allen Lazard, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

We all know Cobb's chemistry with Aaron Rodgers, but there is concern with Cobb coming off core muscle surgery getting a lot of action immediately.

Packers RB Aaron Jones (knee) and WR Allen Lazard (shoulder) are questionable for Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.

Related Players: A.J. Dillon, Equanemious St. Brown, Randall Cobb, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

As great as having Jones in the backfield would be, his presence in the passing game would be the biggest boon for the Packers. Lazard has been a safe target, especially when looking to convert on third downs.

Packers WR Allen Lazard (shoulder) is doubtful for Week 11's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Related Players: Randall Cobb, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Lazard has been dependable despite a quiet passing attack from Green Bay. Look for Randall Cobb to take the intermediary passing work in Minnesota.

Packers WR Allen Lazard (COVID-19) will miss Week 8 at the Arizona Cardinals.

Related Players: Eqaunimeous St. Brown, Randall Cobb, Amari Rodgers

This is expected because Lazard is unvaccinated. The Packers WR usage is going to be...something...Thursday night.