Packers might be without Billy Turner (knee) for Week 1 vs. Vikings

A knee injury suffered by Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Billy Turner could be serious enough to keep him out of Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.

According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Turner injured his knee during the team’s scrimmage at Lambeau Field last Sunday. Although the injury is not considered to be serious or season-ending, it could be significant enough to force him to miss the first week of the regular season.

Demovsky reports “Week 1 may be unlikely” for Turner, who is competing to start at both right guard and right tackle for the Packers.

While veteran Lane Taylor could play right guard without issue, right tackle is looking far more shaky, given the injuries to both…