Green Bay will face challenges this season as key players look vulnerable to injury.
NFL analyst Ian Rapoport reports that linebacker Zaire Franklin suffers from a hairline fracture in his leg, while center Sean Rhyan is believed to have sustained a high-ankle sprain.
Franklin sustained his injury during a recent practice session. While he missed Sunday’s contest against the Detroit Lions, his absence is not expected to last long. Furthermore, the Packers did not activate him on injured reserve, signaling confidence in his timely return.
Rhyan suffered his injury during the first half of Sunday’s loss to Detroit. Should the severity of his high-ankle sprain be confirmed, expect him to be absent for a period of four to six weeks.
With this limited roster activity, Green Bay has a condensed schedule ahead of them, culminating in a home matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.