Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a strained and slightly torn calf muscle, which could limit his effectiveness for the Packers' playoff game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The injury is not expected to keep Rodgers out of the game, but it could hamper his mobility.
Aaron Rodgers could be hampered by calf muscle tear vs. Cowboys
Aaron Rodgers will play against the Cowboys, but his calf could be an issue.
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A doctor familiar with the injury told Schefter that Rodgers will certainly be limited against the Cowboys, “the question is whether he’ll be 95 percent or 50 percent.” Rodgers did not practice on Wednesday but returned Thursday and took 50 to 60 percent of the snaps with the first-team offense, according to the team’s official website.
“Aaron practiced in the team periods. He looked good,” McCarthy said on Thursday. “He went down and did everything we asked him to do today. It’s always a better practice when he’s out there.”
The Packers are “aggressively” treating the injury with the hopes that it can be improved as much as possible by Sunday.
Rodgers has been playing through a strained left calf for several weeks. For the most part, he has been able to run the Green Bay offense effectively, however. Though he appeared to be in pain at times in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, Rodgers still managed to go 17-for-22 for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
Against a high-powered Cowboys offense, Rodgers may need to be at his best if the Packers are going to keep pace.
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