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Good News for Aaron Jones, Baker Mayfield

NFL Week 10 - The NFL retained last season's relaxed injured reserve rules for 2021, meaning that any player who is placed on injured reserve after the final roster cutdown day is eligible to return to practice after missing three weeks. As a result, we will continue to distinguish between players who will be placed on injured reserve (IR) and players who will likely miss the entire remainder of the season (Season).

Packers Halfback Aaron Jones—Knee
Packers Edge Rusher Whitney Mercilus—Bicep (Season?)

Most outlets are reporting that the knee injury which forced Aaron Jones out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks is an MCL sprain, which usually means at least a three-week absence for a halfback.