Report: Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson has torn ACL

[PhillyGirl]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...s-wr-jordy-nelson-has-torn-acl-190427847.html

When Jordy Nelson went down without being touched after a short reception on Sunday afternoon, you knew it wasn't good.

And a report said the injury is as bad as the Green Bay Packers could have feared.

The initial diagnosis on Nelson is that he tore his ACL in this meaningless preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport first reported that news. If an MRI confirms the tear, the Packers will be without their No. 1 receiver for the entire season. That's a huge blow to a team that has Super Bowl hopes.

Nelson had a career year last season, with 98 catches, 1,519 yards and 13 touchdowns. He wasAaron Rodgers' top target, and a big reason Rodgers won another NFL MVP award.

Second-year receiver Davante Adams will take on a bigger role in the offense. Someone will have to step up and replace Adams' production as the third receiver. The Packers could look at potential free agents (though general manager Ted Thompson rarely signs free agents). Former Colts receiver Reggie Wayne was visiting the New England Patriots on Sunday. But anyone who is still available will be a stop-gap player at best. Nelson's injury will cause a huge ripple effect in the Packers' offense.

Before the season has even started, the Packers have lost one of the best receivers in the NFL. That will be tough to overcome.

 

[Mr. Pink]

Glad I didn't draft him saturday. Was considering going after the Rodger/Nelson combo but went with the cheaper Megatron/Stafford route and added Forte and Cooper.

I think if there is a single team that can overcome losing a pro-bowl stud like this, it's the Packers at the WR position. They have Devonta Adams who can be the #2 behind Cobb and Rodgers will still get it done. Hate for Jordy, as he is one of the better guys in the league, both on and off the field.

 

[Bamabww]

Bummer. Best of luck to him in recovering.

 

[Barnabus Stinson]

*scratches him off draft board

 

[bama alum]

And now Cobb is out 6 - 8 weeks. I'm just speculating, but I wonder if the Pack will start talking to Randy Moss. Isn't Carolina supposed to be doing the same?

 

[Mr. Pink]

I heard a rumor about Carolina talking to Moss, but I would have to think there are better options out there.

Duron Carter maybe?

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[Barnabus Stinson]

Nelson and Cobb being out could make for a big payday for Davante Parker.

 

[Bammerboy321]

And now Cobb is out 6 - 8 weeks. I'm just speculating, but I wonder if the Pack will start talking to Randy Moss. Isn't Carolina supposed to be doing the same?

I had no idea Cobb was out. That's a really big blow for Aaron Rogers and the Packers offense. You know they'll rely heavily on Eddie Lacy this year to run the ball successfully to open up the passing game, but I bet they're missing James Jones from a few years ago.

 

[Mr. Pink]

It's certainly a blow to lose two big studs like that, but much like Manning and Brady, Rodgers can make average WRs look really good. Devonta Adams showed some real promise last year, and now he's the #1. Next Man Up!

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