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Packers tackle David Bakhtiari had his appendix removed Friday and will miss Sunday’s game against the Bears. Bakhtiari Tweeted that he woke up Friday thinking he’d strained his abdomen, mentioned it to his team doctor and was soon in surgery.
He was limited to 27 snaps last year while recovering from a torn left ACL that required three surgeries. He missed the first Bears game but has appeared in nine contests this year.
The Bears’ starting right tackle, Riley Reiff, is likely to play after being a full participant Friday while recovering from a back injury.