Just before the start of training camp, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy was sure to deliver some good news with the bad.
Fourth-round draft pick Vince Biegel will indeed begin training camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list after having foot surgery in May. It's important to note that Biegel also suffered significant knee injuries in November of 2016 during his final season at Wisconsin.
The Packers took a chance and selected Biegel anyways, who played opposite fan-favorite T.J. Watt, now a Steeler.
McCarthy noted that the injury to Biegel is unfortunate due to the departures of Julius Peppers at Datone Jones, who played a combined 1,135 defensive snaps in 2016. The Packers don't run deep at outside linebacker and are in clear need of generating pass rush with Clay Matthews and Nick Perry leading the charge. Jayrone Elliott and Kyler Fackrell create an efficient sub-package. Outside of Reggie Gilbert, now entering his second year, there's a lot of undrafted rookies in the wing.
For what it's worth, Biegel seemed to bike to Ray Nitschke Field this morning just fine.
Biegel is expected to be back in "couple weeks" and lacks an approximate timetable, however, he's joined by cornerback Demetri Goodson.
Goodson is the Packers' special teams ace and contributed briefly on defense last season before suffering a gruesome knee injury against the Redskins. He's expected to start the season on the PUP list, as well as training camp alongside Biegel.
The up-in-the-air status for Goodson opens the door for Jeff Janis on special teams, who is arguably the team's best gunner on punt coverage.
On a brighter note, McCarthy said that center Corey Linsley is expected to be a full-go for the team's first practice on Thursday.
Linsley was also expected to begin training camp on the PUP list after having ankle surgery over the offseason. He didn't have any red flags with his physical, so the Packers will go into camp with all five starting offensive linemen intact along with their depth.
After starting center J.C. Tretter suffered a knee injury last season, Linsley took over and started the final nine games of the season including the playoffs. Tretter, who hit free agency, ended up signing with the Browns. At the moment, the Packers don't have a viable backup center option other than Don Barclay, who is fluent with playing all five positions along the offensive line.
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