The Green Bay Packers' playoff hopes took a hit on Thursday when Pro Bowl left tackle David Bakhtiari sustained a serious knee injury in practice, according to multiple media outlets.
The injury is believed to be a torn anterior cruciate ligament, NFL Network reported.
The news comes at a bad time for the playoff-bound Packers (12-3), who will clinch a first-round postseason bye with a win on Sunday at the Chicago Bears (8-7), or with a loss or tie by the Seattle Seahawks (11-4) against the San Francisco 49ers (6-9).
Bakhtiari missed three games midseason due to broken ribs, and Billy Turner moved from his normal spot on the right side of the offensive line to left tackle.