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Packers Shocking New Gamble: Hurt Stars Returning Too Early

The Green Bay Packers have typically been known to be overly cautious with injured players. They have favored long-term health over short-term gains. This is why the Packers’ injury report typically looks like an overworked excel spreadsheet.

This week’s report has 33% of their starters appearing, not counting those on IR or PUP. Some of the names on it are certainly concerning.

PlayerInjuryWednesdayThursdayFridayGame Status
Karl Brooks, DLAnkleDid Not ParticipateDid Not Participate
Javon Bullard, SAnkleLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Edgerrin Cooper, LBFootLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Romeo Doubs, WRWristLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Matthew Golden, WRShoulder / WristLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Nate Hobbs, CBKneeDid Not ParticipateDid Not Participate
Josh Jacobs, RBKneeDid Not ParticipateLimited Participation
Jordan Love, QBLeft ShoulderFull ParticipationFull Participation
Brandon McManus, KRight QuadricepFull ParticipationFull Participation
Bo Melton, CBShoulderLimited Participation
Keisean Nixon, CBIllnessLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Micah Parsons, DLPectoralLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Zach Tom, OLBackLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Lukas Van Ness, DLFootLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Quay Walker, LBNeckDid Not ParticipateDid Not Participate
Christian Watson, WRKneeLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Dontayvion Wicks, WRCalfLimited ParticipationLimited Participation
Savion Williams, WRFootDid Not ParticipateLimited Participation

Obviously there are a lot of factors to the number of injuries.