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Packers Suddenly In A Conundrum At Inside Linebacker

By Brian Carriveau on Jul 28, 2011 with 4 Comments

With news coming from Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Brandon Chillar may have suffered a potentially serious injury in the offseason, the Packers are suddenly in a precarious position at inside linebacker.

"A source familiar with the team said that linebacker Brandon Chillar suffered a serious hamstring injury that could put his season in jeopardy," writes Silverstein. "Another source said he knew there was an injury issue, but he didn't know the extent of it."

Reports out of Green Bay yesterday were that the Packers informed Nick Barnett he would either be traded or released.

While the Packers would appear to be okay with a starting duo of A.J. Hawk and Desmond Bishop, they would seem thin without either Barnett or Chillar to back them up.

Hypothetically that might leave 5-11 sixth-round draft choice D.J. Smith as a starter should an injury to occur to either Hawk or Bishop, but it's worth noting that both Hawk and Bishop have been extremely durable throughout their careers.

A somewhat surprising development reported by the Green Bay Press-Gazette was that the agent of Matt Wilhelm––a mid-season pickup last year––was in talks with the team about coming back to the Packers.

Most observers probably didn't think Wilhelm would be back with the Packers this year. Whether Chillar's injury has prompted the Packers to consider signing Wilhelm once again is up for debate. Even so, Wilhelm would probably only be a stopgap option for the Packers. Anything outside of a backup and special teams role may be asking too much for the nine-year veteran.

The only other inside linebacker currently on the roster is Cardia Jackson, who was on the practice squad last season.

Whether news of Chillar's injury is enough to prompt the Packers to reconsider their intentions to either trade or release Barnett is unknown. The team most likely wants to examine Chillar and determine the extent of his injury. According to Silverstein, he hasn't reported to training camp yet.

Once the Packers have a better handle on Chillar's injury, they'll be better equipped to proceed in whatever direction they so choose.

At this point, it can't be ruled out that the Packers may look to add some depth at the position in free agency, though history would indicate that's a long shot.
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macbob
13 years ago
The Silverstein article...

wonder if it's too late for Ted Thompson to call Barnett and tell him "Just kidding..."

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/126351908.html 

Chillar hamstring injury could be a problem

Players are starting to check into the dormitories at St. Norbert College in anticipation of the start of Packers training camp Friday, giving coaches and the medical staff their first chance at seeing players since the Super Bowl ring ceremony June 16

There are expected to be some surprises.

A source familiar with the team said that linebacker Brandon Chillar suffered a serious hamstring injury that could put his season in jeopardy. Another source said he knew there was an injury issue, but he didn't know the extent of it.

Chillar has not yet reported to camp and the Packers are waiting to examine him to see the extent of the injury.

He's not expected to be the only one who comes to camp injured. Players have basically been away from the facility for five months, and while they were able to see team doctors for injuries suffered last year, they were on their own during the lockout.

Players basically had to rely on their personal trainers to monitor their workouts rather than have the team's strength and conditioning coaches monitor them. Some players are expected to report in good physical condition, but there's a chance some will be out of shape and nursing some kind of injury.

It remains to be seen how bad Chillar's injury is. His agent, Jim Ivler, declined to comment on whether Chillar had suffered an injury at all.

Chillar was coming off shoulder surgery that ended his season prematurely last season. He is a tremendously conditioned athlete who trains as hard as anyone in the locker room.

He signed a four-year, $19 millon contract extension in December of 2009 and has three years left on his contract. He is scheduled to make $2.2 million this year.

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gbguy20
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13 years ago
it's pathetic that this wasn't brought up before the cuts were made.
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millertime
13 years ago
This guy is most likely done in GB. He just can't stay healthy. He was never worth that contract extension they gave him. One of the few mistakes Ted has made, IMO.
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13 years ago
Chillar is gone.
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nerdmann
13 years ago
We've got DJ Smith, Brad Jones and an assortment of guys that Ted Thompson brought in to fill the position.
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Zero2Cool
13 years ago

it's pathetic that this wasn't brought up before the cuts were made.

Originally Posted by: gbguy20 


You don't think the Packers knew?
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Pack93z
13 years ago
In other news.. Casey Matthews is running with the 1's in Philly. [aiee]

I kind of think that Chillar might have been a cut along with Barnett in a cost cut.. I am not overly worried I guess. If it happened in the offseason, Packers shouldn't be on the hook for anything either in terms of cost.
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gbguy20
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13 years ago

We've got DJ Smith, Brad Jones and an assortment of guys that Ted Thompson brought in to fill the position.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



I suppose we learned last year that even the nonamers can provide quality depth and produce when needed.
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RainX
13 years ago
At worst, he'll start the year on the PUP. I don't see the Packers cutting him quite yet, especially after jettisoning Barnett.
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