The back issue that took Packers C Corey Linsley out of the Colts game is considered minor, per source. He shouldn't miss significant time.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 23, 2020
The Green Bay Packers might have dodged a bullet along the offensive line.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Packers center Corey Linsley left Sunday’s game with a “minor” back injury and “shouldn’t miss significant time.”
Linsley exited Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts after just 10 snaps. The broadcast showed the veteran center walking gingerly back to the locker room, and the Packers eventually ruled him out after halftime.
In response, the Packers shifted left guard Elgton Jenkins to center and inserted rookie Jon Runyan Jr. at left guard. The team also could have moved right guard Lucas Patrick to center, but Runyan’s preferred position is at left guard.
Linsley, a free agent following the 2020 season, has played 604 snaps for the Packers offense this season. He is the No. 1 rated center at Pro Football Focus.
In recent years, Linsley has missed practice and been on the injury report with back-related issues.
The Packers play the Chicago Bears in Week 12. They won’t release an official injury report until Wednesday.
