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Packers Lose Key Linebacker
Packers' Zaire Franklin misses Sunday's Lions game with shin injury.
In brief
Packers' Zaire Franklin misses Sunday's Lions game with shin injury. Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's Detroit Lions game due to a shin injury sustained during practice. Originally reported by Green Bay Packers On SI.
Key Linebacker Injury
Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's Detroit Lions game with a shin injury.
“Unfortunately, zaire, there was a little collision, he got kneed in the shin, so he’s going to be out this game”
Coach's Statement
Coach Matt LaFleur said Franklin's injury is not broken but temporary.
“We’re kind of working through it right now. I don’t think it’s going to be anything too long term”
Backup Linebackers
Isaiah McDuffie and Ty’Ron Hopper will start against the Lions.
“Isaiah mcduffie and ty’ron hopper, who had been splitting the snaps in cooper’s absence, will be the starters against the lions”
Franklin's Performance
Franklin had 10 tackles in Atlanta loss, 8 in Tampa Bay win, 9 in Chicago win.
“Franklin had ten tackles in the blowout loss to atlanta, eight in the win at tampa bay and nine in the blowout home win over chicago”
Franklin's Leadership
Franklin was voted team captain for his serious approach to football.
“He’s a very serious person, so you better be on top of it. Not just players. Coaches”
Special Teams Impact
McDuffie and Hopper may leave special teams due to Franklin's injury.
“One reason why the packers had mcduffie and hopper sharing cooper’s workload is because it allowed both players to remain vital cogs on cam achord’s special teams”
Practice Squads
Jack Dingle is the only linebacker on practice squad for special teams.
“The only linebacker on the practice squad is jack dingle. He is an elite size-speed prospect who understands that special teams will be his ticket to success”
Elevated Player
Edge player Arron Mosby elevated from practice squad for Sunday game.
“Last week, the packers elevated edge player arron mosby from the practice squad. His calling card has been special teams so he could play on sunday”
Only Player Missing
Franklin was the only player who did not practice for the Packers.
“Franklin was the only player who did not practice for the packers. The only player who didn’t practice on thursday was receiver bo melton (back)”
Josh Jacobs Status
Running back Josh Jacobs expected to play against Lions.
“As we reported on thursday, the expectation is running back josh jacobs will play against the lions”
Packers Injury Report
Packers have 10 players limited participation including Franklin with shin injury.
“Limited participation: lg aaron banks (knee/toe), dt anthony campbell (ankle), cb brandon cisse (hip), lb zaire franklin (shin), matthew golden (shoulder), dt jordon riley (achilles), cb benjamin st-juste (hamstring), edge lukas van ness (illness), wr christian watson (ankle), wr savion williams (ankle)”
Lions Injury Report
Lions have one player limited participation with hamstring injury.
“Limited participation: cb rock ya-sin (hamstring)”
Injury Details
Zaire Franklin's injury occurred during practice with a collision.
“Unfortunately, zaire, there was a little collision, he got kneed in the shin, so he’s going to be out this game”
Injury Timeline
Franklin's injury is expected to be temporary with no long-term impact.
“We’re kind of working through it right now. I don’t think it’s going to be anything too long term”
Team Impact
Packers defense and special teams may be weaker without Franklin.
“That probably won’t be the case now. In fact, both players might be off special teams altogether or playing limited snaps, so not only will the defense be weaker but so will the special teams”
Next Steps
Packers will see how Franklin's injury affects Sunday's game.
“We’ll get through it and see how he’s feeling and the confidence he has in himself”
The main idea
Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's Detroit Lions game due to a shin injury sustained during practice.
