Packers rookie CB Eric Stokes has earned ‘more plays’ moving forward

Green Bay Packers defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Jerry Gray is happy with the performance so far from cornerback Eric Stokes, and the rookie’s play in Week 2 should get him on the field more moving forward.

Stokes, the Packers’ first-round pick, played 44 snaps against the Detroit Lions and delivered two pass-breakups and forced three incompletions total.

“I think Eric is doing a really good job right now,” Gray said Thursday. “He’s making his plays.”

Stokes has only allowed one catch during his first two NFL games. He’s also the highest-graded rookie cornerback at Pro Football Focus.

Gray said Stokes did a terrific job finding the ball in the air, especially on the…