Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur sounded optimistic about cornerback Kevin King returning from a one-game absence and playing Sunday against the Chicago Bears.
King missed last Sunday’s win over the Washington Redskins with a shoulder injury, but LaFleur expressed confidence in where his starting cornerback is at in the recovery process.
“He’s in a good spot right now. We’ll see how he progresses. Still has another day, and then still three days until game time, but I like where he’s at right now,” LaFleur said Thursday.
King started the first 12 games of the season, tallying 13 pass breakups and four interceptions. The Packers gave him until Sunday to get ready last week but decided to make him inactive against the Redskins. Veteran Tramon Williams started in his place opposite Jaire Alexander.
Like last week, King has been a limited participant at practice. It’s possible he’ll be listed as questionable to play against the Bears, with an official decision on his playing status coming Sunday morning.
In Week 1, King had a pass breakup (on a dropped interception) and five tackles during the Packers’ season-opening win over the Bears at Soldier Field.
