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Love was spotted with his thumb wrapped on the
sideline during the Packers' 30-10 preseason loss to the New
York Jets on Saturday. Love started the game and went 1 of 5 for
7 yards with neither of the two drives he led resulting in
points.
The injury is to Love’s non-throwing hand and occurred, coach
Matt LaFleur said, when he was sacked for a 3-yard loss by Jay
Tufele on the quarterback’s final snap from scrimmage.
LaFleur said he’s been informed the recovery process is a quick
one, with the expectation Love will be back at practice in some
capacity next week. Green Bay travels to play Indianapolis on
Aug. 16, and LaFleur has already ruled out Love from playing in
the Packers' final preseason game against Seattle on Aug. 23.
The decision for Love to have the procedure came after he took
part in practice Monday.
LaFleur credited the third-year starter for “powering through”
the session while exclusively handing off the ball with his
right hand.
Malik Willis is the Packers primary backup and had two starts in
seven appearances last year after being acquired in a trade from
Tennessee.
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