GREEN BAY, Wis. - Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs, who was signed this offseason to be one of the cornerstones of their defense, underwent knee surgery over the weekend, sources confirmed to ESPN, but could be back for the regular season opener on Sept. 7 against the Detroit Lions.
Hobbs, however, is expected to miss the remainder of training camp.
Sports Illustrated was the first to report late Monday night that Hobbs underwent a procedure.
Sources on Tuesday told ESPN that the surgery was to repair a partial meniscus tear. The surgery took place on Saturday at 7 a.