Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson avoided a serious knee injury at Friday’s practice and shouldn’t miss much time, according to reporting from Bill Huber of SI.com.
Wilson, the team’s backup running back behind Josh Jacobs last season, went down awkwardly while attempting to catch a pass during a team period on Friday. Despite initial concerns of a major injury, it appears Wilson avoided a worst-case scenario and will eventually return during training camp. Huber described the injury as a “tweak” and reported there is “no damage” inside the knee.
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The Packers are already without running back MarShawn Lloyd, who injured his groin during the team’s first padded practice of the week and is expected to miss time into next week.
Wilson rushed 103 times for 502 yards and four touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 48 yards and another touchdown across 17 games last season.
The Packers also have veteran Chris Brooks, rookies Jalen White and Amir Johnson and recent addition Israel Abanikanda at running back behind Jacobs entering the team’s Family Night practice at Lambeau Field on Saturday.
The Packers open the preseason next Saturday at Lambeau Field against the New York Jets.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Report: Packers RB Emanuel Wilson avoids serious knee injury