Packers Practice Report: LB Sam Barrington Returns
The Packers starting linebacker has reportedly returned to practice after missing on Friday.
The latest development at Green Bay Packers practice on Saturday is that linebacker Sam Barrington has returned from sickness, according to Wes Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press-Gazette:
Sam Barrington returned to practice from illness. Still no Rodgers, Goodson or Nelson #Packers pic.twitter.com/QLRqotENfv
— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) January 3, 2015
Both Barrington and cornerback Demetri Goodson missed Friday's practice due to sickness, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Goodson reportedly remains out.
Barrington has started five consecutive games for the Packers, replacing A.J. Hawk in the starting lineup.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who continues to nurse a calf injury, also remains out as expected. McCarthy doesn't expect Rodgers to return to practice until next week.
Rodgers is getting treatment during the practice period, according to the head coach. Backups Matt Flynn and Scott Tolzien take the reps at the quarterback position in Rodgers' absence.
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson also wasn't present at practice. McCarthy indicated on Friday that Nelson is missing due to personal reasons and said he'd return this weekend but was not specific in providing a day or time.