Packers rookie S Anthony Johnson Jr. ready for possible start vs. Rams

With Rudy Ford questionable for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams and Darnell Savage still on IR, the Green Bay Packers may have to rely on seventh-round rookie Anthony Johnson to start next to Jonathan Owens.

Ford was a full participant during Wednesday’s practice but then was limited on Thursday with a calf injury and he missed Friday’s practice.

Even with a full-blown competition taking place at safety over the summer for that starting spot next to Savage, Johnson spent most of his time playing with the second-team defense and often the third team. Not only is he a seventh-round rookie making the jump to the NFL, but this is also only his second season at the position, after…