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The Green Bay Packers’ hopes of contending in 2024 may have taken a serious hit. In the season-opening, 34-29 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil, quarterback Jordan Love suffered what appeared to be a lower leg injury on the third-to-final play of the game. The Athletic reports Love will get an MRI when the Packers land back in Green Bay, but an ankle injury has been ruled out at this point. Love’s ACL is also intact based on initial tests, per NFL Media, but he will undergo additional scans to determine the specific nature of the injury.
While Love was attempting to lead a game-winning drive with less than 30 seconds remaining in the contest, the $220-million quarterback was twisted around as he attempted to fight through defenders in the pocket before dumping the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs. Love was in clear distress after hitting the ground, but ultimately limped off the field with trainers.
When asked about Love’s status following the game, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur simply responded with, “I don’t know.” Before exiting the contest, Love…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-09-07 15:49:17
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