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Packers' Jordan Love Gets Status Update From Coach Matt LaFleur After Surgery
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst shared on Tuesday that quarterback Jordan Love will undergo a "little procedure" on his left thumb for a ligament issue. There's hope that Love will return to practice next week, meaning he isn't expected to be out for long.
ESPN's Adam Schefter added that Love is fully expected to start for the Packers in Week 1 vs. the Lions, which is a highly anticipated matchup between the NFC North rivals. However, don't be surprised if Love's preseason is over as the Packers will likely be cautious with him before the regular season begins.
Matt LaFleur Provides Update on Jordan Love After Surgery
Love underwent thumb surgery on Tuesday, and by Thursday, he's already back in the Packers' facilities. Coach Matt LaFleur provided an update on Love when speaking to the media.
"The surgery went well, and he's in great spirits," LaFleur said.
LaFleur noted that Love could be back to practicing as early as next week. For now, they want to make sure he keeps progressing in his recovery.
"The surgery went well, and he's in great spirits."
— Ashley Washburn (@ashleyjwashburn) August 14, 2025
Packers HC Matt LaFleur spoke ahead of Thursday's joint practice with the Colts on Jordan Love's left thumb surgery.
Love is with the team in Indiana and is expected to speak to media after practice. pic.twitter.com/U4IGLihe5z
Jordan Love Was Injured During Packers vs. Jets Preseason Game
Love's thumb was taped up during Monday's practice. He injured the thumb during during Saturday's preseason game vs. the Jets when he was sacked. His thumb hit the defender's helmet.
Love only played in two drives during Saturday's game, completing just one pass out of five attempts for seven yards. Three other Packers quarterbacks saw more action during the game, including Malik Willis, Taylor Elgersma and Sean Clifford. The Packers will face the Colts in the preseason on Saturday.
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Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.