(LEARFIELD/247NEWSSOURCE) – Wuth opportunities to impress the Green Bay Packers coaching staff in hopes of making the opening day roster, one player who has impressed is linebacker Tyron Hopper.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said that he likes what he sees.
LaFleur is also pleased to have Jordan Love back this week.
LaFleur said that he expects to play his starters a little on Saturday.
As for the quarterback plan, LaFleur had this to say.
Top pick Matthew Golden getting more reps because of wide receivers injuries and LaFleur said that this has been big for him.
LaFleur also spoke on the battle for left tackle between Rasheed Walker and Jordan Morgan.
He’s back: Quarterback Jordan Love took part in seven-on-seven drills, completing 10 of 11 passes as he recovers from a thumb procedure.
Still hospitalized: In other news, coach Matt LaFleur said that safety Omar Brown is still in the hospital in Indianapolis after he suffered a lung injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Colts.
Injury status: Green Bay Packers rookie fourth round pick Barryn Sorrell will miss some time before the season.
The rookie defensive lineman has been diagnosed with a MCL sprain, but the team hopes he’ll be able to stay of the injured reserve list.
With the way the NFL’s cutdown rules work, the Packers will only be able to place two players on the injured reserve at the cutdown deadline with the “designated to return” status.
In other injury news, quarterback Jordan Love will be limited in Green Bay’s joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday.
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