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Report: Packers QB Jordan Love positive for COVID-19

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 12/6/21

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters Monday that starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers likely wasn't having surgery to repair his fractured pinky toe he's played through over the past three games ahead of the bye week.

LaFleur and company have encountered a different setback regarding the position while preparing for the upcoming "Sunday Night Football" clash with the Chicago Bears.

According to Kevin Patra of the NFL's website, the Packers placed backup quarterback Jordan Love on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Love is fully vaccinated, so this development indicates he tested positive for the coronavirus.

There were a total of 11 players placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list today. All 11 were the result of a positive test.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 6, 2021

Per league rules, Love could return to team activities if he produces two negative virus tests at least 24 hours apart and remains asymptomatic. If he is experiencing symptoms, however, he won't be available against the Bears.

Green Bay could elevate Kurt Benkert from the practice squad to serve as Rodgers' backup on Sunday night.

Love started the Nov. 7 13-7 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs when Rodgers was sidelined due to testing positive for COVID-19 as an unvaccinated player. The 2020 first-round draft pick completed 19-of-34 passes for 190 yards with one touchdown and one interception in that defeat.

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