Packers quarterback Jordan Love throws during a Christmas Eve practice
Packers quarterback Jordan Love remains in concussion protocol but took part in practice Dec. 24 ahead of a Dec. 27 game against the Ravens.
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love took part in individual drills during the session of practice open to the media Dec. 24.
It’s another sign that Love is progressing through the NFL’s concussion protocol and may have a chance to play against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night, Dec. 27.
Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said after practice that Love looked good and that he was hopeful he would be cleared to play. Receiver Christian Watson said that Love took the quarterback reps with the starting offense and that practice squad quarterback Clayton Tune led the scout team.
Backup quarterback Malik Willis was not present at practice. He has a right shoulder injury, but said Dec. 23 that he intended to play against the Ravens if Love isn’t available.
When the injury report was released after practice, illness was listed along with his shoulder injury, so it’s likely his absence was due to being sick.
Love was knocked out of the Packers’ 22-16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears Dec. 20 because of a concussion. He took part in a walk-through Dec. 23 and would have been estimated to be a limited participant had it been a full practice.
This time, Love will at least be listed as limited since he took part in the pre-practice drills.
Because the rest of practice is closed to the media, it’s unclear whether Love took part in any of the full 11-on-11 drills. The team was practicing in shells and sweat pants.
Here’s an update on the other injuries:
Running back Josh Jacobs injury update
Josh Jacobs, who played just 28 snaps against the Bears, and carried 12 times for 36 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards, appeared to be doing everything in the open period of practice.
He has been dealing with lingering knee troubles and did not practice last week. He was listed as a limited participant on the injury report.
RT Zach Tom update
Veteran tackle Zach Tom missed the Bears game with back and knee injuries and his status this week remains up in the air after he didn’t practice again.
Tom was listed as “did not participate” in the Dec. 23 walk-through and was working out on the side with the trainers during practice Dec. 24.
Second-year pro Jordan Morgan started for Tom and would probably be the starter if Tom can’t play.
S Evan Williams update
Another starter who missed the Bears game, safety Evan Williams was back on the practice field, doing all the individual drills.
Williams said he was doing better and was hopeful he could play against the Ravens. He was listed as a limited participant on the injury report.
TE Josh Whyle update
Tight end Josh Whyle, who suffered a concussion against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 14 and missed the Bears game, took part in the individual drills. He was listed as limited in the walk-through the previous day.
The Packers were down to Luke Musgrave and John FitzPatrick against the Bears and then lost FitzPatrick to a season-ending Achilles injury. If Whyle can play, the Packers might not have to bring up one of their practice squad tight ends since they can use tackle Darian Kinnard as a blocking tight end.
He was listed as a limited participant on the injury report.
LB Kristian Welch update
Veteran linebacker Kristian Welch (ankle) was not present for practice and will be listed as “did not participate” for a second straight day. Welch, a top special teams player, injured his ankle against the Bears.
WR Bo Melton update
One of the players struck by illness, receiver Bo Melton missed a second straight day of practice.
NT Quinton Bohanna update
Nose tackle Quinton Bohanna was back at practice after missing the walk-through due to illness. Bohanna was listed as a limited participant on the injury report.
WR Romeo Doubs update
After injuring his wrist against the Bears on an onside kick, Doubs was a full participant for a second straight day.
This story has been updated to provide additional information.