Injuries at One Critical Position Impact Packers Training Camp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Savion Williams (83) catches a pass at training camp on July 31.GREEN BAY, Wis. – Every year, injuries tend to hit one position group particularly hard. Entering Friday’s eighth practice of training camp, and on the eve of Family Night, that position group for the Green Bay Packers is receiver.

“We better,” coach Matt LaFleur said of having enough healthy receivers for Friday’s practice.

The combination of injuries and Saturday’s showcase practice at Lambeau Field will mean a “scaled-back” practice on Friday, LaFleur said. The team will not work in pads and practice will be shorter than usual.

“We only have three team periods, so it’s not going to be a long one.…