Packers’ Sean Rhyan Gets Good News, Bad News on Ankle Injury Ahead of MRI
Packers center injuries pile up before Panthers game as Matt LaFleur leans on a little-used lineman. See who’s next.
Monday morning brought injury updates on Green Bay Packers center Sean Rhyan and starting linebacker Zaire Franklin. Rhyan left Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter and is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain during a play where Detroit's Josh Jacobs fell into his legs. More testing is scheduled for Monday, with a typical recovery timeline for such injuries ranging from 4-6 weeks.
This would mean Rhyan missing the Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers and potentially being placed on injured reserve. Jacob Monk serves as backup center, but he also suffered a quad injury after replacing Rhyan and did not return to play. Coach Matt LaFleur believes neither Rhyan nor Monk will be available for the Panthers game.
Rookie Jager Burton and John Williams, who played the final 58 snaps at center on Sunday, are potential candidates to start. Franklin, on the other hand, suffered a hairline fracture in his leg after being accidentally kicked in the shin during Thursday's practice. While he may return within four weeks, it is unlikely he will be physically ready for a game just a week after this injury.
The Packers will need to rely on players like Isaiah McDuffie and Ty Ron Hopper to cover all linebacker snaps against the Panthers. Further injury updates are expected later Monday, with a first injury report for Week 8 to be released by the team.
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