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Love to undergo thumb surgery
Jordan Love will undergo surgery on his left thumb after an injury in the preseason; recovery plans aim for Week 1.
Jordan Love tore the left thumb ulnar collateral ligament and chose surgery to be ready for Week 1.
Love Undergoes Thumb Surgery Clearing Way for Week 1 Return
Jordan Love tore the left thumb ulnar collateral ligament during the final play of the first preseason game. Hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles operated on him on Tuesday.
With the regular season about a month away, the timing favored surgery. Love said he would not have played through the injury and expects to be ready for Week 1 after a period of rest and careful rehab. He will begin easing back into practice next week, and while he can throw, snapping or handing off will take time.
Key Takeaways
"If this were in the middle of the season, it would probably be something we would not get the surgery on."
Love explains why timing matters for the decision
"But with it still being early, I am having time to recover, be fully ready for Week 1, the recommendation was to get the surgery."
Reason for choosing surgery
"Once I get throwing and moving around and things like that, we will just play it by ear."
Plan for practice pace
This decision shows how teams balance quick fixes against long term health. A surgery now gives Love full recovery and keeps him available for Week 1, but it shifts the load to the Packers' depth at quarterback. The choice reflects a clear plan rather than a rush to return.
Highlights
- Healing now beats a longer setback later
- Week 1 is the target not the drama
- Smart moves require patience
- The clock is the coach now
The coming weeks will reveal whether patience pays off for a young quarterback and his team.
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