#Packers OL Lucas Patrick, who started yesterday’s opener at left guard before leaving with a shoulder injury, got good news on his tests and should be probable to play next week, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 14, 2020
At least one of the three injuries suffered by members of Matt LaFleur’s team during Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings isn’t believed to be serious.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Packers offensive lineman Lucas Patrick received “good news” after tests on his injured shoulder and may actually be ready to play in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions.
Patrick suffered the injury in the first half on Sunday and didn’t return. He was replaced at left guard by Elgton Jenkins, who had started the game at right tackle.
Patrick played 32 snaps before suffering the injury.
LaFleur had Patrick at left guard in response to a knee injury to Billy Turner, the likely starter at right tackle. Jenkins moved out to tackle, and Patrick, who now has seven career NFL starts, took his place inside.
The Packers also saw defensive tackle Kenny Clark (groin) and offensive lineman Lane Taylor (knee) go down with injuries. Neither returned. Taylor needed a cart to leave the field in the fourth quarter.
The Packers may need Patrick to start again on Sunday if Taylor isn’t able to play, although the potential return of Turner could give LaFleur options along the offensive line.
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