The Los Angeles Post
U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: April 05, 2025
Today: April 05, 2025

Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against Vikings

Packers Eagles Football
September 29, 2024

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) โ€” Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is returning on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing two games with a knee injury.

The Packers didnโ€™t list Love among their inactive players for Sundayโ€™s game after he practiced on a limited basis for a second straight week. Love has been out since injuring his left medial collateral ligament during the final series of a season-opening 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 6 in Brazil.

Love arrived at Lambeau Field wearing a Brett Favre No. 4 Packers jersey. Favre, who spent most of his Hall of Fame career with the Packers but spent his final two seasons with the Vikings, announced Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony to a congressional committee about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi.

Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against Vikings
Packers Eagles Football

With Love unavailable the past two weeks, Malik Willis has led the Packers to victories over the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. Willis went a combined 25 of 33 for 324 yards with two touchdown passes and no interceptions in those two games. He also rushed for 114 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries.

The injury-related news for the Packers (2-1) wasnโ€™t entirely positive heading into their NFC North matchup with the Vikings (3-0).

Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander wonโ€™t play as he deals with quadriceps and groin issues that prevented him from practicing Friday. The Packers also will be missing cornerback Carrington Valentine for a second straight game because of an ankle issue.

That leaves Green Bayโ€™s secondary at far less than full strength as the Packers try to contain a Minnesota receiving group that features 2022 All-Pro Justin Jefferson as well as Jordan Addison, who is available Sunday after missing two games with an ankle injury.

Packers QB Love available to play; CB Jaire Alexander out Sunday against Vikings
Packers Titans Football

The Packers' other inactive players are safety Kitan Oladapo, defensive lineman Brenton Cox Jr., offensive lineman Jordan Morgan, offensive tackle Travis Glover and defensive lineman Colby Wooden.

Inactive players for the Vikings are linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., cornerback Fabian Moreau, wide receiver Trishton Jackson, quarterback Brett Rypien, cornerback Dwight McGlothern, defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez and offensive tackle Walter Rouse.

___

AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Related Articles

Buffalo Bills agree to sign CB Christian Benford to 4-year, $76 million extension, AP source says New Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs says he's ahead of schedule with rehab, eager to produce Newly signed Russell Wilson says he expects to be the Giants' starting QB this upcoming season Vikings want McCarthy as starting QB after tabling Rodgers conversation with never say never
Share This

Popular

Business|News

Amazon makes a last-minute bid to buy TikTok as deadline looms

Amazon makes a last-minute bid to buy TikTok as deadline looms
Lifestyle|Local|News|WrittenByLAPost

โ€œNurse Hailey,โ€ nursing influencer, passes away in childbirth after amniotic fluid embolism

โ€œNurse Hailey,โ€ nursing influencer, passes away in childbirth after amniotic fluid embolism
Political|News

Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars raises concerns industry leaders

Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars raises concerns industry leaders
Political|Local|News

Palmdale deputy announces bid for L.A. County Sheriff

Palmdale deputy announces bid for L.A. County Sheriff

Sports

Sports|US

Celtics set NBA record for 3-pointers in a season, passing Warriors' mark from 2022-23

Celtics set NBA record for 3-pointers in a season, passing Warriors' mark from 2022-23
Political|Sports|US

Dodgers' Mookie Betts will make White House visit after skipping previous celebration under Trump

Dodgers' Mookie Betts will make White House visit after skipping previous celebration under Trump
Sports

Falcons franchise-leading receiver Julio Jones announces retirement after 13-year NFL career

Falcons franchise-leading receiver Julio Jones announces retirement after 13-year NFL career
Business|Celebrity|Sports

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson

Access this article for free.

Already have an account? Sign In