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If Green Bay Packers linebacker Frank Zombo didn’t have bad luck, he’d have
Frank Zombo
no luck at all.
Zombo, who has already missed time this season with a broken scapula and a hyper-extended knee, will likely sit out the upcoming Monday night game against the Minnesota Vikings with a hamstring injury that he sustained in the win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.
AUDIO: Mike McCarthy on the status of Frank Zombo :12
Second year Green Bay Packers linebacker Frank Zombo returned to practice
Frank Zombo
on Wednesday. His return comes six weeks after suffering a broken scapula in pregame warm ups before the August 19th preseason game against Arizona. The original time-table for his return was supposed to be 8 to 12 weeks.
There’s a chance Zombo could play on Sunday night when the Packers face the Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
AUDIO: Frank Zombo says it’s good to be back to practice :09
Zombo could help give the Packers pass rush a boost. The Packers have struggled in that area through the first four games. Zombo recorded 67 tackles and 4 sacks in 13 games last season. He added 6 tackles and a sack in the Super Bowl.
AUDIO: Frank Zombo asked if it’ll be tough to get into the mix with LB depth? :14
Mike McCarthy said when Zombo is ready will be partially determined how he responds from each day of practice this week.
Mike McCarthy came to his Monday news conference armed with injury news and it isn’t good for linebacker Frank Zombo. The 2nd
Frank Zombo
year Green Bay Packers outside linebacker found out he’ll miss some time after suffering a fractured scapula during pregame warmups on Friday night. Zombo played through the injury thinking it was just a bruise.
AUDIO: Frank Zombo on how the injury happened :22
Zombo was hit by fullback John Kuhn’s helmet during warmups, but it was an accidental collision.
The Packers offered no time-table for Zombo’s return. Zombo said it’ll be tough to start the season injured.
AUDIO: Frank Zombo on starting the season injured :16
The number that’s being thrown out there is a 4 to 6 week time period. [Read more...]
According to the Green Bay Press Gazette today, Green Bay Packers linebacker
Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews played the second half of last season with a stress fracture in his lower leg.
Counting playoffs last year, Matthews racked up 17 quarterback sacks.
The Packers may have to add a kicker to their roster heading into Saturday night’s preseason opener at Cleveland. Kicker Mason Crosby sprained his ankle last Friday and hasn’t practiced since. He may not be ready to go in time for Saturday’s game with the Browns. [Read more...]
The Green Bay Packers continue preparing for their Super Bowl XLV
Jay Mohr sizes Super Bowl ring
match-up against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Donald Driver only took part in the early portion of practice on Thursday after aggravating a thigh injury that’s bothered him during the regular season. Driver had some soreness after practice on Wednesday and coach Mike McCarthy his veteran wide receiver will be fine. McCarthy said Driver wanted to practice yesterday, but he was held out for precautionary reasons. [Read more...]
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