Jordan Love injury: Matt LaFleur gives critical update on status of Packers QB

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will practice Tuesday in a limited capacity, head coach Matt LaFleur said. Love remains in concussion protocol.

Love exited Saturday night’s NFC North clash against the Chicago Bears after taking a direct hit to the helmet from Bears defensive end Austin Booker. The hit occurred with just over eight minutes remaining in the first half. Backup quarterback Malik Willis finished out the game for the Packers, who lost in overtime, 22-16. Prior to leaving the game, Love had completed 8-of-13 passes for 77 yards.

Love has started all 15 of Green Bay’s games so far this season, where he’s led the team to a 9-4-1 record. On the season, Love has completed 66% of his passes for 3,381 yards and 23 touchdowns with just six interceptions.

Willis, who replaced Love following the hit, had played in just two games prior to Saturday night’s game. The former third-round pick played in seven games last season in relief of Love, passing for 550 yards and three touchdowns. He is 3-2 in five games as a starting quarterback in the NFL.

Packers dealing with injuries to Jordan Love, Malik Willis

Though Willis finished the game, he suffered a shoulder injury in Chicago. Like Love, he will participate Tuesday in a limited capacity. The Packers host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17 this coming Saturday. Green Bay will clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Ravens or a Detroit Lions loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay has been snake bitten by the injury bug this season. That bad luck came to a head last Sunday night when All-Pro defensive end Micah Parsons tore his ACL in Green Bay’s 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. Parsons is just one of a handful of impactful players to miss extended time this season for the Packers, including Pro Bowl center Elgton Jenkins and tight end Tucker Kraft.