Green Bay Packers Fear Jordy Nelson Out For Season — NFC North News

He did not come near that towards the Steelers, although probably the most vital throw Rodgers made got here on a comparatively innocuous hitch to Nelson on sixth play from scrimmage.

“They’ve got three weeks to make adjustments and prepare before opening day, as opposed to it happening opening day and now you’re in the season and now Jordy gets hurt”, shared Glover. Nelson will need surgery and should be back for the 2016 season. Richard Rodgers had 20 catches for 225 yards and 2 touchdowns last season.

The NFL’s fourth-leading receiver last year, Nelson’s injury undoubtedly affects the balance of power in a division the Packers have won four years running.

The Green Bay Packers reportedly had been interested in possibly signing Wayne to replace recently injured Jordy Nelson, but Wayne decided to sign with the Patriots instead, according to reports from ESPN. “I’m a player so I definitely hate to see something like that happen, I’m a competitor as well so when you play you want to compete at the highest level”. The Packers may contemplate those options, but the reality is Adams proved himself enough during his rookie season to give the organization confidence he can get the job done.

“I feel good about where Clay is”, defensive coordinator Dom Capers said.

That being said, if the Packers deem it something they want to do, it’s not insane to think they’d seek out free agent help to plug the hole that Nelson leaves. The veteran receiver suffered a non-contact injury after making a catch at the Steelers’ 19-yard line while turning towards the end zone.

Slay, though, is upset he’ll miss two chances to cover Nelson this year.

Seattle’s first-half schedule also includes home games against Chicago (Week 3) and Carolina (Week 6), two other teams that won’t have as much offensive firepower as expected due to injuries at receiver.

“I’m just in a position of listening to all the information”, McCarthy said.

On defense, Clay Matthews continues to battle injuries, which have kept him off the field all preseason.

“We already play 20 (combined) with the preseason”, Slay said.

“Whether (Nelson is) here or not, guys have to step up”.