There is no specific timetable for Finely's return to the field, but indications are that he likely will miss at least four to six weeks, sources said.

Doctors have told Finley that he will not require surgery and that all current indications are that he should eventually be able to resume his NFL career if he so chooses.

The current diagnosis is that Finley suffered a spinal contusion located in his neck, but that it should heal and that once it does, he would be at no more risk for suffering a spine injury than any other player.

The Packers are considered a conservative team when it comes to treatment of serious injuries, and the possibility remains that Green Bay might decide it is uncomfortable returning Finley to the field and instead place him on season ending injured reserve.

save your wtf. no Front Office Packer has said that is the plan. A journalist is saying that he thinks GB might do that.

Originally Posted by: wpr 

But jumping the gun is so much more exciting.

Originally Posted by: sschind 

I'm sure they are just jumping to that conclusion because of the Nick Collins situation, which was completely different but hey...that's journalism for you today!

Honestly, if he can come back and feels good about coming back, then great. However, if he feels the need to not play the rest of the year (or call it quits overall), so be it.

Originally Posted by: Yerko 

I hate seeing how people always use Nick Collins situation as the Packers being "super conservative" with neck injuries. Since no other team even game Nick a work out I would say they were no more conservative than every other NFL team.

Originally Posted by: steveishere