Green Bay Packers defensive back Raven Greene returned to practice on Thursday and could be available for Mike Pettine’s defense when the Packers begin the postseason on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Greene, who was designated for return from injured reserve, could “potentially” be back for the NFC Divisional Round, based on evaluations from the training staff over the next week and a half.
The Packers lost Greene, Pettine’s go-to hybrid safety, to an injured ankle in Week 2. They will use their second return designation on the versatile safety after previously using one on rookie tight end Jace Sternberger.
While not a starter, Greene played 70 snaps during the first two weeks as a dime linebacker and backup safety for the Packers. He and veteran Ibraheim Campbell could give Pettine several different options in the role during the postseason, and Greene has vast experience on special teams.
In Week 1, Greene played 55 defensive snaps and produced six tackles and a pass breakup as the Packers held the Chicago Bears to just three points.