Recapping Packers training camp practice: An eventful day in Green Bay
Matt LaFleur's team is banged up ahead of Thursday's joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts. But that's life in the NFL, and the Packers will need to adjust to life without a few key players over the final two weeks of the preseason.
Both LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst -- who broke the Love surgery news -- spoke to the media before the practice, which ran for almost two hours.
Recapping Tuesday's eventful day in Green Bay:
Injury updates
Quarterback Jordan Love had surgery on a ligament injury in his left thumb on Tuesday morning. The Packers are hopeful he can return to practice next week and are confident he'll be ready for Week 1, but Love isn't expected to play in the final two preseason games. General manager Brian Gutekunst said receiver Christian Watson is ahead of schedule in his recovery from ACL surgery but is still likely to start the season on the PUP list.
At practice, left tackle Rasheed Walker, running backs Emanuel Wilson and MarShawn Lloyd and cornerback Kamal Hadden all returned to 11-on-11 work.
In addition to Love, running back Israel Abanikanda was the other new injury. He has a hamstring issue and didn't practice.
Big things to know
With injuries piling up at running back, the Packers signed Tyrion Davis-Price, a third-round pick of the 49ers in the 2022 draft.
While Rasheed Walker returned, Jordan Morgan got the first reps at left tackle in 11-on-11. Walker eventually replaced him at left tackle, and Morgan moved to right guard. The Packers are giving Morgan every opportunity to be a starter somewhere.
Receiver Romeo Doubs left practice with an undisclosed injury. The Packers are getting thin at receiver; Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks and Christian Watson are already out with injuries, and rookie Savion Williams has been in and out of the lineup.
Malik Willis threw a touchdown passes to Luke Musgrave, but he was also picked by Edgerrin Cooper early in 11-on-11 work and then threw a pick under pressure to Evan Williams to end practice.
Matthew Golden dropped his first pass of training camp. The rookie also made a big catch over the middle from Willis.
Brandon McManus finished his day with three makes over 50 yards. He's now 46-for-50 on kicks during training camp.
Matt LaFleur press conference
Brian Gutekunst press conference
What's next
The Packers head to Indiana to face the Colts in a joint practice on Thursday. The event is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m CT. On Saturday, the two teams face off at Lucas Oil Stadium in the preseason.
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