Bears ESPN’s Courtney Cronin notes the following players did not participate in Wednesday’s practice: OL Ryan Bates (concussion), S Elijah Hicks (ankle), RB D’Andre Swift (groin). Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) is “trending” in the right direction for Week 12: “It’s questionable to above for LaPorta. It’s trending the right way.” (Dave … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam LaPorta, D’Andre Swift, Bears, Lions, Packers
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Packers CB Jaire Alexander Has Torn PCL, Expects To Return Later This Season
Packers CB Jaire Alexander tells Matt Schneidman of The Athletic that he’s playing through a torn PCL in his knee. Alexander suffered the injury earlier this season and attempted to play through it last week, but was limited to just 10 snaps. “I just tried to give it a go . . . I went out there and shit, all I could really give was 10 plays and then it — I felt something,” … [Read more...] about Packers CB Jaire Alexander Has Torn PCL, Expects To Return Later This Season
Packers Place Marshawn Lloyd On NFI List
The Packers have placed rookie running back Marshawn Lloyd on the Non-Football Injury list, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Lloyd had just returned to practice last week after spending several weeks on injured reserve due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 2. The third-round pick then fell ill with appendicitis, making it unlikely that he would be able to play when his 21-day … [Read more...] about Packers Place Marshawn Lloyd On NFI List
Packers CB Jaire Alexander Suffered Torn PCL
Jaire Alexander has been limited by a knee issue over the past few weeks, and it sounds like the injury is worse than the cornerback and the Packers initially let on. Alexander told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic that he suffered a PCL tear that might keep him off the field for several more weeks. Alexander suffered the tear during Green Bay’s Week 8 win over Jacksonville. He … [Read more...] about Packers CB Jaire Alexander Suffered Torn PCL