The Packers have expectedly taken a major step back since their star quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured his collarbone in the team’s game against the Vikings over a month ago. Now at 5-6, Green Bay will likely see their signal caller back for practice for the first time since the injury, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL.com in a video posted on Twitter.
Rapoport states that the practice would serve as a “trial return” for Rodgers, who hasn’t seen live action in over a month. The reporter also cautions that the bone heals a little differently for everybody, so it’s tough to put a timetable on his potential return.
Packers QB coach Alex Van Pelt said after practice today that, “He’s (Rodgers) doing well. He’s probably ahead of the curve a little bit. But there’s nothing to talk about until there’s something to talk about,” (Courtesy of Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Twitter).
The news should still be a major positive for the Packers and their fans considering that he’s even got a chance to return this season. The team will have to string together a few wins in order for Rodgers to feel the need to get back out there, but these are positive steps for a guy that is celebrating his 34th birthday tomorrow. Rodgers is eligible to return to game action starting in Week 15.
Prior to the injury, Rodgers showed no signs of slowing down, throwing 13 touchdown passes to 3 interceptions in six games. The veteran quarterback also posted a 103.2 passer rating during that time. The Packers have won just a single game since the team started 4-1, which shows just how crucial Rodgers has been to the Packers recent playoff runs.