Aaron Rodgers QB FA Wed 11/15/17 7:52 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (collarbone) fit in some rehab work during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Marking the first visual evidence of his rehabilitation, Rodgers did some drills related to conditioning and footwork, took snaps from a member of the Packers training staff and simulated throwing via whipping a towel. For someone nearly four weeks removed from having two plates inserted into his broken right collarbone, he appears to be in a good spot in his recovery. The team can open Rodgers' three-week window for activation as early as Nov. 27 with the aim of a return Week 15 at Carolina. That said, the franchise signal caller is merely focusing on the rehab process at the moment, allowing Brett Hundley to direct the offense in his absence.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sun 11/5/17 1:00 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers had two plates inserted into his fractured right collarbone during his Oct. 19 surgery, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. While Rapoport notes that it is "theoretically possible" for Rodgers to come off injured reserve in Week 15 or later this season, the Packers "do not expect" him to play again in 2017.
EDGE Analysis
According to Rapoport, Rodgers' collarbone was displaced when he was driven into the ground by the Vikings' Anthony Barr in an Oct. 15 game, resulting in a more complex procedure than the one he required on his left (non-throwing) collarbone back in 2013. Rodgers missed seven games as a result of that injury, but he'll be sidelined for at least eight weeks this time around by virtue of being placed on IR. Rapoport also notes that the 13 screws Rodgers revealed he required for the procedure during a recent interview with Conan O'Brien on the TBS late-night talk show "Conan" wasn't an exaggeration, and could result in a lengthened recovery timetable for the franchise signal caller. Due to the extensiveness of Rodgers' surgery, the Packers appear prepared to proceed with Brett Hundley as their starting quarterback the rest of the season.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Thu 10/26/17 1:35 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
In a pre-taped interview for the TBS late-night talk show "Conan" set to air Thursday, Rodgers said that doctors inserted 13 screws into his right collarbone during his Oct. 19 surgery in Southern California, Jason Wilde of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dr. David J. Chao, the former head team doctor for the Chargers, relays that a typical procedure to repair a fractured clavicle is usually around seven or eight screws. Chao called the 13 screws that Rodgers' procedure required an "extraordinary" sum, and something that would likely require a longer recovery timetable for the quarterback, assuming Rodgers was being forthright with his comments to host Conan O'Brien. Rodgers is set to miss at least eight weeks after the team placed him on injured reserve Oct. 20, with the two-time MVP first eligible for activation in Week 15 against the Panthers. There's some optimism within the Green Bay organization that Rodgers will be able to resume throwing in six weeks and gain clearance to play before the regular season comes to a close, but his exact timeline will remain foggy until he's further along in the rehab process.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sun 10/22/17 8:29 AM 1 Comment
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Doctors who evaluated Rodgers' broken right collarbone believe the quarterback will be able to resume throwing in six weeks, which would put him on track for a return late in the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers, who suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Vikings, had previously missed seven weeks in 2013 with a broken left collarbone, but the early expectation that his recovery timetable would be longer this time around because he required surgery and the injury was to his throwing side. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network suggests the longer timetable likely remains in place and the Packers aren't counting on Rodgers to return in 2017, but it appears the team will at least see how the two-time MVP progresses in subsequent weeks before rendering a final verdict on that front. Green Bay moved Rodgers to injured reserve Friday, which officially rules him out until at least the team's Week 15 matchup against the Packers. If Rodgers heals as quickly as doctors believe and the Packers are still in the playoff hunt, then his chances of getting activated from IR and suiting up at some point in the team's final three games would increase.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Fri 10/20/17 5:10 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
The Packers placed Rodgers (collarbone) on injured reserve Friday afternoon, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Given that the injury is on his throwing side and required surgery, Rodgers seems likely to miss the rest of the season, though he technically could resume practicing in Week 13 and be activated from injured reserve for Week 15. He underwent surgery Thursday while Brett Hundley was preparing to start Sunday's game against the Saints.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Thu 10/19/17 7:05 PM 2 Comments
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers underwent surgery on his broken right clavicle Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Rodgers has taken the step necessary before rehab can begin in earnest. The Packers may now be aware if a return this season is possible, but no one within the organization has commented in the wake of the procedure. With his placement on IR all but guaranteed, Week 15 is the best-case scenario for his next appearance. While his fate remains up in the air, the team will move forward with third-year pro Brett Hundley under center.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Mon 10/16/17 4:58 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers will have surgery to repair a broken right clavicle, but the Packers won't make a decision on his availability for the rest of the season until after the procedure is completed, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Packers likely will place Rodgers on injured reserve, which would technically make him eligible to return Week 15 against the Panthers. The current tone suggests he's unlikely to actually be available at that juncture, but a return for the playoffs (if the Packers qualify) might be a bit more realistic. Rodgers came back from a broken clavicle after seven weeks in 2013, but that injury was on the left side of his body and didn't require surgery to heal. Brett Hundley will start Sunday's game against the Saints.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sun 10/15/17 3:14 PM 2 Comments
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers broke his collarbone Sunday at Minnesota and may miss the rest of the season.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers sustained the injury on a hit from Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, landing awkwardly on his right arm in the process. With a diagnosis confirmed, Rodgers is a prime candidate to land on injured reserve in the coming days. While Brett Hundley will finish out the contest and likely be named the starting quarterback moving forward, the Packers will also do their due diligence in restocking the position, either via trade or free agency.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sun 10/15/17 3:11 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
Rodgers (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Packers initially labeled Rodgers as questionable to return after he exited in the first quarter with a right shoulder injury when he was driven hard into the ground, but upon evaluating the quarterback in the locker room, team trainers determined he wasn't fit to return. Following halftime, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy was unwilling to provide any further updates on Rodgers' status beyond ruling the two-time MVP out for the contest, but Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports the team fears that Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone. He previously sustained that injury during the 2013 season, missing seven games.
Aaron Rodgers QB FA Sun 10/15/17 2:55 PM
Aaron Rodgers
QB FA
The Packers believe Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone during Sunday's game in Minnesota, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rodgers is undergoing tests on his right arm to determine the extent of the damage, but the diagnosis isn't very encouraging for his ability to return in the short term. While the Packers figure out exactly what's hindering Rodgers, the offense will be helmed by third-year pro Brett Hundley.