Packers update on Love

Positive update on the quarterback's thumb procedure provides Green Bay with a clearer path to the season.

Packers confirm Jordan Love's thumb surgery went well

Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said Jordan Love’s procedure to repair a ligament in his left thumb was successful. He described the surgery as going well and noted Love is in good spirits as he begins the rehabilitation process. LaFleur added that Love won’t return right away, but the team expects some participation next week as he progresses. Until then, Malik Willis is set to handle quarterback duties while Green Bay continues its preseason activities. The Packers will hold a joint practice with the Colts in Indiana, followed by a weekend preseason game, ahead of the Sept 7 home opener against the Lions.

The update keeps Green Bay in a holding pattern that values caution over haste. It tests the team’s depth at quarterback early in the season push and places a spotlight on the rehab plan and timing. A healthy Love would boost the offense, but for now the Packers must balance development with results in a preseason that doubles as a tryout for the rest of the roster. The joint practice with Indianapolis also doubles as a litmus test for the coaching staff’s approach to management and player workload.

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The coming weeks will reveal how quickly Green Bay can translate rehab into real football progress.