Packers rookie WR Savion Williams out with concussion
Coach Matt LaFleur said Williams wouldn't practice during his pre-practice press conference but wouldn't provide a specific reason why. A head injury, presumably suffered during Thursday's practice, is the reason why.
Williams, a third-round pick out of TCU, will need to pass through the league's concussion protocol before he can return to the practice field.
Some skill position players, such as rookie receiver Matthew Golden and veteran Romeo Doubs, have been wearing Guardian Caps to help prevent head injuries to start training camp. Williams was not wearing one during the first two days of training camp.
The concussion is a tough break for a young player who has already missed time this year. Williams needed surgery on his labrum after his final season at TCU and wore a non-contact red uniform throughout the offseason workout program while recovering. He was fully cleared to start training camp, but a concussion will cost the rookie receiver more on-field reps.
Williams is one of two new players not practicing on Friday. Left guard Aaron Banks, who signed a $77 million deal in free agency, has a back injury and isn't participating during the team's third training camp practice on Friday.
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