Van Ness should see an increased role with the Packers' first-team defense following Preston Smith's trade to the Jets on Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Van Ness (thumb) returned to practice at OTAs on Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Van Ness tallied four tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

Van Ness (elbow) is active for Sunday's Week 3 contest versus New Orleans, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Van Ness (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Van Ness (elbow) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Kassidy Hill of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Van Ness is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons due to an elbow injury.

Van Ness tallied two solo tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 38-20 victory over the Bears.