Love to undergo left thumb surgery

Love will have a ligament repair on his left thumb and is expected to be ready for Week 1, according to Packers GM.

Jordan Love to undergo left thumb surgery ahead of season opener

Packers quarterback Jordan Love will undergo a procedure to repair a ligament in his left thumb, the non throwing hand, after an injury in a preseason game with the Jets. General Manager Brian Gutekunst said the surgery will be performed this week and Love should be able to practice next week and be available for Week 1. He added that Love has had a strong training camp and that the medical plan is aimed at a quick return without long-term impact.

Love was at practice on Monday with his left thumb taped, and Gutekunst noted that the team weighed several options before choosing the fastest, most effective route for a full recovery. The Packers will travel to Indianapolis later this week for a joint practice with the Colts before their upcoming preseason game, a schedule Gutekunst described as part of a measured ramp back to normal team drills.

Clinically, a ligament repair on the non throwing hand can sideline a quarterback briefly but often carries less risk to throwing mechanics than an injury on the dominant hand. The Packers are betting on a quick reintroduction to practice, highlighted by a plan that treats this as a day-to-day situation rather than a fixed timeline. The move also underscores how teams balance medical caution with roster rhythm, especially when a young starter is entering a critical season. Beyond Love, the episode tests the team’s depth and the resilience of its training staff as they navigate a crowded preseason slate.

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The weeks ahead will reveal how the Packers balance caution with urgency as they prepare for the season.