As end-of-season awards continue to be handed out, the Packers training staff is honored at the highest level.
The Ed Block NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year for the 2024 season is a title officially held by YOUR Green Bay Packers training staff. Last weekend in Baltimore, the Packers staff was officially honored for their service to the profession of athletic training. This is the team’s first time winning the award since 2011. Named after the Baltimore Colts’ head athletic trainer for over 20 years, the award is voted on annually by members of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society.
The Packers athletic training staff is spearheaded by VP of player health and performance Bryan Engel, as well as director of sports medicine Nate Weir, who is also the head athletic trainer. Also on the staff are Kurt Fielding, Erin Roberge, Brandon Kukal, Andrew DePietropaolo, and Ali Ghaisarnia.
Notable injuries this training staff worked through this past season include:
- Jordan Love’s MCL sprain and groin strain
- Romeo Doubs’ multiple concussions, including one sustained while wearing a Guardian Cap
- Jaire Alexander’s PCL tear
- Christian Watson’s ankle, knee bruise, and ACL tear
- Marshawn Lloyd’s hip, hamstring, and ankle injuries
- Jordan Morgan’s shoulder injury
- Devonte Wyatt’s concussion and ankle injury
- AJ Dillon’s neck injury
Alas, there are more injuries, but I only have so many hours left in the day. I fully expect everyone to act very normal about this award being given to the Packers’ training department, who clearly had a very busy 2024 season. Discuss!