The Green Bay Packers are hopeful they’ve dodged a season-changing injury to their offensive line.
According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, the Packers believe right tackle Bryan Bulaga avoided a major injury to his knee during Sunday night’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Bulaga was injured after being rolled up on by tight end Robert Tonyan during a run play in the first quarter. He left the game and didn’t return.
The Packers replaced Bulaga with second-year offensive tackle Alex Light, who struggled mightily against the 49ers’ talented defensive front.
Demovsky described the injury as “week-to-week,” suggesting there might even be a chance for Bulaga to play next Sunday against the New York Giants.
Coach Matt LaFleur didn’t have an update on Bulaga’s status in the immediate aftermath of the 37-8 defeat.
The Packers have practiced rest and recovery with Bulaga all season in an effort to keep him healthy over the long haul. He started the team’s first 11 games and has played at a Pro Bowl level for much of the season.
The Packers placed offensive lineman Cole Madison on injured reserve on Saturday, opening a roster spot. It’s likely the Packers will need to use that spot to add another offensive tackle.
