Packers' Aaron Jones Diagnosed with MCL Sprain, Unlikely to Play Thanksgiving Game
With Jones sidelined, AJ Dillon to step up as primary back; Packers sign Patrick Taylor and James Robinson to bolster squad.
- Aaron Jones, the Green Bay Packers running back, has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and is considered week-to-week.
- Jones is unlikely to play in Thursday's Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions.
- Due to the injury, AJ Dillon is expected to become the primary back against the Lions.
- The Packers have signed Patrick Taylor from the New England Patriots' practice squad and added veteran James Robinson to their practice squad.
- Jones has previously returned quickly from MCL sprains, but always in his right knee.