Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is confident his injured toe – which took a step back and was painful during Sunday’s night win over the Chicago Bears – won’t be a problem and won’t keep him from playing in games moving forward.
Rodgers told “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday that the issue is still just pain management and he will continue playing through the injury.
“The toe was definitely hurting after the game Sunday,” Rodgers said. “It is what it is. It’s not going to be a problem, I don’t think. It’s not going to stop me from playing. It’s just pain management. I’m going to keep playing and not practice a whole lot unless there’s significant improvement.”
Rodgers, who injured the toe during quarantine in early November, practiced for the first time in weeks last Friday but was still dealing with pain during the Packers’ 45-30 win over the Bears. The bye week provided improvement but the setback during the game likely means the injury will linger throughout the rest of the season.
Rodgers has remained steadfast about not missing games despite the pain.
Rodgers has hardly been affected by the injury on the field. During his last three games, he’s thrown 10 touchdown passes and zero interceptions, including four in the win over the Bears.
Green Bay plays the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Given Rodgers’ comments, he’ll be unlikely to practice this week.
Rodgers has the Packers at 10-3 and in possession of the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Another bye week could be available for Rodgers and his toe if the Packers are able to hold off the other contenders in the NFC for the top spot.
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