Luke Musgrave’s Comeback Begins: Packers-Panthers Thursday Injury Report
Thus, Musgrave will not be included in the 53-man roster for the duration of his 21-day practice window, which has now begun. For the remainder of the season, a player typically has three weeks to either rejoin the team or return to injured reserve. Though it’s probable the season will finish before those 21 days pass given the Packers (6-8) have lost two straight games and are now out of the seven-team postseason race.
At some point, I would be cautiously optimistic and would definitely love to see him out there [in a game]. “I am uncertain about the exact timing of that moment,” stated head coach Matt LaFleur.Given how serious his injury was and how it affected his fitness, Musgrave’s comeback will be gradual. Unlike his fellow tight ends, he did not participate in exercises on Thursday.
Indeed, LaFleur added, “it was great.” When I last spoke to him, he was playing with the trainers and running after some balls. He is improving. I’m going to leave things there.This year’s second-round draft choice Musgrave caught 33 catches for 341 yards and one touchdown in 10 games.
With 34 receptions for 363 yards, rookie tight end Bubba Franks owns the record for most receptions in Packers history. In the game against the Chargers on November 19, Musgrave would have completely erased those marks.It appeared that he would end the season with 56 receptions for 617 yards, based on his weekly productivity. Michael Finley (61), Richard Rodgers (58), and the other tight end would have been third and tenth, respectively, among all Packers tight ends in the team’s history.
After recording 51 yards against the Rams and 64 yards against the Steelers in his last two greatest games in terms of impact plays, it would have been intriguing to see how much further Musgrave might have taken his numbers.During his absence, Musgrave remained involved, according to tight ends coach John Dunn.
Luke shares a passion for football with the rest of these guys. He said this week, “I mean, I love football.” Although you’re forced to take a step back and perhaps change your perspective on the game because you’re not really playing, he wouldn’t have it this way. Having the ability to observe, analyze, and examine it via an alternative perspective must have been beneficial to him. What a wonderful child he is.
When a player isn’t going to be participating in the game, it could be simple for him to ignore the weekly game plan. For Musgrave, though, Dunn said, that was untrue.According to him, “it all comes down to the character.” As there are many moving parts in this game, you must remain engaged in it both mentally and physically. It sometimes takes a little while to go back into that phase whenever you mentally relax. Saying something like, “Oh, OK, I forgot about that small detail.” Remaining involved is vital.
Dunn went on to emphasize his argument by repeatedly tapping the podium, saying, “The men in that room are the right men because of who they are.” I don’t find it surprising that they attack it mentally, so I don’t mind what they do physically.
Five other players did not rehearse, including Musgrave. Players out for a second straight day included linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, safety Darnell Savage (shoulder), receiver Christian Watson (hamstring), and receiver Jayden Reed (toe). Caleb Jones, an offensive tackle, was also absent from practice and added to the injury list.
In LaFleur’s opinion, Christian has advanced well. “Although he hasn’t run today, I know he has.” We’ll observe how it develops, basically.After being out for Sunday’s loss to Tampa Bay due to thumb and shoulder injuries, running back AJ Dillon and cornerback Jaire Alexander resumed practice. Thursday saw Elgton Jenkins, a left guard with a shoulder injury, return to work after missing practice on Wednesday.
Taylor Moton, a right tackle, returned to practice after missing Wednesday’s session, but otherwise Carolina’s injury report remained unchanged.
Packers Thursday Injury Report