Packers update Aaron Rodgers' status in Thursday injury report
Aaron Rodgers was limited during the Green Bay Packers practice on Thursday after not being able to on Wednesday.
Despite his injury, the two-time reigning NFL MVP started against the Washington Commanders last Sunday, and went 23-of-35 for 194 yards and two touchdowns. Despite Rodgers’ services, Green Bay dropped its third-straight game ahead of this week’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Packers headman Matt LaFluer said this week’s routine with Rodgers’ practice schedule will be like it was last week. He’s expected to practice in some capacity Friday and be ready to start on Sunday, barring any setbacks.
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Elsewhere on the list, linebacker Rashan Gary and offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins were also able to practice in a limited capacity after making the DNP list Wednesday. Tight end Marcedes Lewis joined the list after not practicing Thursday due to veteran rest.
Check out the full list below:
Limited Participation: WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring), WR Christian Watson (hamstring), LB Rashan Gary (concussion), G/T Elgton Jenkins (knee), QB Aaron Rodgers (right thumb)
Did Not Participate: Shemar Jean-Charles (ankle), WR Allen Lazard (shoulder), T David Bakhtiari (knee), TE Marcedes Lewis (vet rest)
Hip injury to sideline Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for 4-6 weeks
Ja’Marr Chase was off to a stellar start following being named the 2021 Offensive Rookie of the Year a year prior — avoiding a sophomore slump. His connection with quarterback Joe Burrow thus far has been top-notch, but it will be a while before the LSU duo are back on the field together.
According to Adam Schefter, Chase is “dealing” with a hip injury that could land him on injured reserve. He would miss upwards of six weeks if so but more opinions are on the way for the Cincinnati Bengals’ star wide receiver.
“Bengals’ WR Ja’Marr Chase is dealing with a hip injury that is expected to sideline him 4-6 weeks and makes him a prime candidate for injured reserve, per sources,” Schefter said. “Chase visited with a hip specialist Wednesday and is seeking more answers about his injury.”
If injured reserve does end up being the action Cincinnati had to take on Chase, he will miss at least the next four games. Two are essential road and primetime AFC North showdowns, with Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns being the first. The Bengals will travel to Pittsburgh on Nov. 7 for Sunday Night Football.
Chase had caught 47 passes for 605 yards and six touchdowns to this point of the season. Burrow has not been afraid to spread the ball around, with Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd making significant contributions as well to the reigning AFC champions.
However, the LSU connection had been heating up before Chase’s injury. The duo has combined for 15 catches for 262 yards and four touchdowns over the past two weeks. Just when the Bengals’ offense was seeing their two best players heat up, it all comes crashing down.
For now, Chase is not expected to be out of the entire season. Getting together with the hip specialist will provide more answers.