Packers return 3 veterans, including Jaire Alexander, to practice Thursday

Some good news on the injury front for the Green Bay Packers as preparation for Week 5 continues on: Three veterans, including cornerback Jaire Alexander, returned for the team’s padded practice on Thursday, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the team’s official site.

Alexander missed last Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a groin injury and was unavailable to practice Wednesday. But his return Thursday, even in a limited capacity, keeps open the door for Alexander to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

The other veterans to return to practice were offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, who missed Wednesday with a new knee injury, and defensive lineman Kenny Clark, who is still dealing with a…