Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain, per multiple media reports. Love is expected to miss 3-6 weeks, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Love went down in the final seconds of Friday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. Although the missed time will be a blow to the Packers, the diagnosis comes as a relief for those who feared a worse, potentially season-ending injury. Love will still undergo additional testing to determine the extent of the injury.
With just six seconds remaining in the game, Love got wrapped up in a tackle from Eagles defenders Jalen Carter and Josh Sweat and went down awkwardly, clutching his leg. Love walked off the field under his own power, but was hurt; video replay showed his knee bending awkwardly.
Jordan Love was one of the first #Packers players to get off the team’s plane at Austin Straubel Airport. He appeared to be leaning on the railing as he made his way down the stairs. pic.twitter.com/WGw2EsOMnU
— Avi Carr-Gloth (@avicarrgloth) September 7, 2024
Per multiple reports, Love received an MRI after the Packers flew back to Green Bay.
The 25-year-old quarterback became the Packers’ starter last season and had a breakout year. Love’s efforts were rewarded with a massive four-year, $220 million extension this summer.
Prior to the injury, Love passed for 260 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, completing 17-of-34 passes in the 34-29 loss to Philadelphia. Backup Malik Willis came on in relief of Love for the final play of the game and was sacked.
Green Bay hosts Indianapolis in Week 2 on Sept. 15.
