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PackersJordan Love Back in 7-on-7, Expects to Play Week 1 After Thumb Surgery

Limited 7-on-7 work with heavy taping on his non-throwing thumb has not shaken his confidence for Week 1.

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Overview

  • Love underwent surgery on Aug. 12 to repair a ligament in his left thumb and returned to practice on Aug. 18, taking all reps except 11-on-11.
  • In Thursday’s joint practice with Seattle, he was restricted to 7-on-7 periods with the thumb heavily taped.
  • He went 3-for-12 in red-zone drills against the Seahawks’ defense that day.
  • Love said the thumb feels good and that he would play if a regular-season game were this week.
  • Green Bay opens the season at home against the Lions on Sept. 7.