The Green Bay Packers placed an important starter from each side of the ball on injured reserve.
The team announced linebacker Christian Kirksey and receiver Allen Lazard were placed on injured reserve on Saturday.
Kirksey and Lazard were both injured during the Packers’ win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. Kirksey injured his pectoral muscle, while Lazard suffered a core muscle injury.
Kirksey started all three games at linebacker, tallying a team-high 27 tackles. Lazard started all three games at receiver, catching 13 passes for a team-high 254 yards and two touchdowns.
Both players have an unclear timeline for return, but new rules implemented in 2020 allow for players placed on injured reserve to return after three games.
The Packers didn’t add anyone to the 53-man roster, leaving two spots open going into Week 4. It’s possible GM Brian Gutekunst will elevate two players from the practice squad before Monday night’s matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.
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