Packers-Jets Injury Report: Gary Added to List
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to practice on Thursday as full participation as the team continued its preparation for Sunday’s home game against the New York Jets.
Rodgers did not practice on Wednesday but, speaking to reporters afterward, was confident that he’d be ready for Sunday. At Thursday’s practice, he threw with his typical velocity and seemed to take his full allotment of reps while reporters were present.
Of note, star outside linebacker Rashan Gary – arguably the best player on the defense – was added to the injury report as limited participation with a toe injury. Gary, who has a team-high five sacks, arrived in the locker room late during the media session but said he didn’t have time to talk.
Receiver Christian Watson and outside linebacker Tipa Galeai did not participate again due to hamstring injuries. Tight end Marcedes Lewis got his usual Thursday rest day.
The offensive tackles, David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins, practiced for a second consecutive day as limited participation. And running back Kylin Hill, officially still on injured reserve, practiced again as his comeback from last year’s torn ACL approaches the finish line.
Hill said he was doing “good.” Across the locker room, cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles heard the conversation and pointed out that Hill said he was “great” earlier in the day.
“It felt real good,” Hill said about practicing. “Finally getting out there with my teammates and to finally put a helmet on again and shoulder pads, it felt real good.”
For the Jets, rookie defensive end Jermaine Johnson – one of the three first-round picks – did not practice for a second consecutive day. Two defensive starters, big-time pass rusher Carl Lawson and linebacker C.J. Mosley, progressed from limited participation to full. Lawson had a whopping seven quarterback hits during last week’s blowout win vs. Miami. Mosley is fourth in the NFL in tackles.
Packers-Jets Injury Report
Packers
DNP: OLB Tipa Galeai (hamstring), TE Marcedes Lewis (rest), WR Christian Watson (hamstring).
Limited: LT David Bakhtiari (knee), OLB Rashan Gary (toe), RT Elgton Jenkins (knee), DT Devonte Wyatt (quad).
Full: QB Aaron Rodgers (right thumb).
Jets
DNP: DE Jermaine Johnson (ankle).
Limited: LT Duane Brown (shoulder), LB Quincy Williams (ankle).
Full: DE Carl Lawson (ankle), LB C.J. Mosley (hip).
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