The debut of quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Matt LaFleur’s offense will have to wait another week.
The Green Bay Packers announced Rodgers won’t play in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens due to back tightness. The team is describing the decision as “precautionary.”
Rodgers, who sat out the preseason opener against the Houston Texans, was expected to play roughly a quarter’s worth of action.
The majority of the quarterback work will be left to DeShone Kizer and Tim Boyle. Rookie Manny Wilkins may also get snaps in the second half.
Kizer started the opener against the Texans. He’ll likely start again Thursday night.
Running back Aaron Jones (hamstring tightness) also won’t play.
The Packers go on the road to play the Oakland Raiders next Thursday night in Winnipeg, Canada. It will likely be Rodgers’ last chance to play this preseason.
