Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is officially a full participant in practice this Thursday, shedding his previous limited status. This is a massive update after he told reporters Wednesday that he’d be available for Sunday’s showdown against the Lions. Forget the injury report, Love is ready to roll.
The Road Back to Full Speed
Love has been battling a back issue, a direct result of taking a bunch of hits during the Week 6 victory over the Cowboys. Head coach Matt LaFleur wasn’t holding back, telling the press Thursday that Love was “pretty beat up” after that game and had been diligently working with the chiropractor to get right. It’s clear this wasn’t just a minor tweak, but the fact he’s back practicing fully tells you everything you need to know about his drive and recovery. Being listed as limited earlier in the week only underscored how much work he had to put in.
The Injury Report Gets Longer
While Love is good to go, the Packers’ injury report isn’t exactly getting shorter. The team added linebacker Zaire Franklin, who’s dealing with a shin issue, and edge rusher Lucas Van Ness, who’s battling an illness, to the limited participant list in practice. On top of that, a whole crew of players remained limited, including guard Aaron Banks (knee/toe), defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (ankle), cornerback Brandon Cisse (shoulder/neck), receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder), defensive tackle Jordon Riley (Achilles), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (hamstring), receiver Christian Watson (ankle), and receiver Savion Williams (ankle). Receiver Bo Melton is still a non-participant with his own back issue. It just makes Love’s return even bigger for a team trying to stay healthy.
So, Jordan Love is officially suited up and ready to face the Lions this Sunday. It’s a huge boost for the Packers to have their starting QB back at 100 percent, especially with so many other guys nursing injuries. Sunday is going to be a battle, and Love being a full go changes the whole dynamic.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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