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What is Packers QB Jordan Love’s status for Week 3?

(This story was updated to add new information.)

The Green Bay Packers earned their first win of the 2024 NFL season in Week 2 despite being without quarterback Jordan Love.

Malik Willis started against the Indianapolis Colts in place of Love, who was dealing with an MCL sprain he suffered in Green Bay’s season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The injury occurred late in the game when Love was tackled by two Eagles players and had his knee bend awkwardly as he threw the ball away. He limped off the field after the injury and did not return.

Love’s injury was expected to be a multi-week problem, but the Packers opted not to put him on IR to offer them flexibility. That decision may pay off as Love practiced ahead of the Week 3 game, though he is being listed as questionable.

Here’s what to know about Love’s injury and his status for Green Bay’s clash with the Tennessee Titans.

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Jordan Love injury update

Love returned to Packers practice on Wednesday less than two weeks after he suffered the knee injury against the Eagles. Green Bay slapped him with a ‘limited’ designation, but his return to the field marked a significant step forward in his recovery.

On Thursday, Love practiced in pads, building upon the progress he had shown Wednesday.

But coach Matt LaFleur said Friday that Love is questionable for the game and ‘we’re working through that’ on getting him cleared.

‘He’s doing everything in his power,’ LaFleur said. ‘He wants to be out there more than anybody. But we’ll work through it, we’ll give up till game time and we’ll see where we’re at.’

Love didn’t practice at all for the Packers ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Colts. He earned a ‘DNP’ designation each day before being ruled ‘doubtful’ for the contest that Friday, per Green Bay’s injury report.

Jordan Love practice video

Love was spotted at practice wearing a red non-contact jersey and a protective sleeve on his injured left leg. He participated in stretching and drills during the portion of practice open to media.

Jordan Love status for Week 3 vs. Titans

Love said Wednesday he was hoping to play but is going to evaluate his options as the week progresses.

‘I’m going to take the week and just take it day by day and see how it feels,’ he said, per Ryan Wood. ‘I’m not going to make any decisions right now. I’m hopeful that I can get to that point where I can get in there, but we’re just going to take it day by day.’

Though his ability to be on the field consecutive practices should be viewed positively by Packers fans eagerly awaiting his return, LaFleur said the quarterback was being listed as questionable.

How long is Jordan Love out?

There is no definitive timetable for Love’s return to action. However, the Packers opted not to place him on IR, so that indicates Green Bay’s medical staff believes there is a chance that Love can return to action without missing four games, which would have put him on track to return in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport originally reported that Love was targeting a Week 5 return. It’s possible that timeline has accelerated given Love’s return to practice.

It’s also possible that the Packers will exercise caution and avoid rushing Love back into action. He is the team’s $220 million franchise quarterback, after all.

This post appeared first on USA TODAY

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