GREEN BAY – Sam Barrington was tested last season, but not the way the Packers’ inside linebacker originally expected.
Barrington’s career was on the upswing after a breakout campaign in 2014. He entered the 2015 regular-season opener in Chicago as an every-down linebacker in Green Bay’s defense.
Teammates admired his attitude and demeanor. Coaches praised his work ethic and the time he invested in transforming himself from a seventh-round flier to a presumptive starter.
Then, it was all turned upside down after Barrington sustained a significant foot injury on his 15th snap against the Bears.