Rodgers was expected to Christian McCaffrey Authentic Jersey have surgery. Packers coach Mike McCarthy told reporters earlier this
week Rodgers was scheduled to have surgery after the injury.
The rehabilitation process now begins for the six-time Pro Bowler. The
Packers said there's a chance Rodgers will miss the remainder of the
season as he recovers from the injury. Rodgers suffered the injury in
the first quarter of Sunday's game on a hit from Anthony Barr.
Until he returns, Brett Hundley will be the starting quarterback for the
Packers. He'll be under center Sunday when the team takes on the New
Orleans Saints on Sunday.
It remains to be seen if Dak Prescott Authentic Jersey Rodgers can return to the Packers before the end of the regular season.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly officially did not participate
during Thursday's practice, but is making progress in the concussion
protocol.
Kuechly was in a helmet and pads for the first time this week and
participated in individual drills. He was held out of team drills, per
multiple reports.
He sustained the injury Dez Bryant Authentic Jersey amid Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It was his third such
injury in three years.
Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said "we'll see" when asked if the star
linebacker would play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears.
Kuechly has 29 solo tackles, two pass breakups and an interception over
six games thus far.
Mike Mitchell's aggressive behavior toward Alex Smith will cost him.
NFL Network Insider Eric Weddle Authentic Jersey Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the Steelers safety has been fined
$48,620 for his dangerous hit on Smith, the Chiefs quarterback, per a
source informed of the fine. ESPN first reported the news.
Mitchell's tackle came late in the third quarter on Sunday as Smith
climbed the pocket to avoid an initial blitz from the Steelers defender.
Smith subsequently checked down to an open Kareem Hunt, who caught the
pass, before Mitchell -- a full second later -- closed in to take Smith
down from behind at the knees.
Mitchell was tagged with a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty for his
antics, which left Smith fuming.
"I felt like it was extremely late," Smith said Tuesday. "I felt there
was nothing done there to avoid contact. It was really low from the
backside. I thought it was about as flagrant as it gets when it comes to
a low hit on the quarterback."
The league clearly agrees.
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