The Green Bay Packers face a key situation in the preseason as their star quarterback, Jordan Love, undergoes surgery to recover from a minor hand injury. Using this situation as a reference, head coach Matt LaFleur made his stance clear regarding the team’s injury issues.
The Packers added two more wide receivers to their injury list after Tuesday’s practice, continuing a concerning trend in Wisconsin. In addition to not having Love at full strength, Green Bay is adding risk to its roster ahead of the crucial days to come.
In this context, LaFleur expressed concern about the injuries that have affected both the offense and defense of his first team during this summer’s training camp. Just days before the start of the NFL season, it is essential to know the recovery timelines.
Does LaFleur feel good about the Packers’ health situation?
“No, I don’t,” LaFleur responded. “Right now, I don’t. We’re missing a lot of key players that are integral to our success as a football team. It is what it is. It’s an opportunity for some other guys, but we definitely had some injuries strike up at some positions where it’s made us pretty thin,” he added, according to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman.
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp at Ray Nitschke Field on June 10, 2025 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
The Packers’ injury situation
LaFleur is aware of the roster’s situation but has shown no intention of canceling the joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts scheduled for Thursday. In addition to Love’s surgery, the team suffered injuries to tight end Luke Musgrave and wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
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In Green Bay, they are also awaiting the return of All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney, who is dealing with a calf injury, and cornerback Nate Hobbs, who is recovering from a meniscus injury. Although LaFleur did not seem pleased, both players could be available for Week 1 of the new season.
