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The Green Bay Packers are having a troublesome year. Aaron Rodgers faced a substantial setback in the past few games and is yet to pull a comeback. However, if the Packers fans are hopeful for a win in the upcoming matchup, they are in for some concerning news. The QB1’s hand injury is far from okay and is not giving him any relief.

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The Packers QB1 has remained in the injury reports since the NFL International game against the New York Giants. The franchise is running through a substantial losing streak, and they would be looking forward with a winning mindset. Rodgers participated in light training on Wednesday, which was something favorable. However, the quarterback minimized its relevance.

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As per Pro Football Talk, Aaron Rodgers mentioned, “Well, I heard it was going to be just a jog-through, so I figured I might as well get down there and be around. I wish I could tell you it was feeling better. But it was more just the necessity of jog-through, and feel like my presence down there was kind of more important today than an hour of rehab.”

For the Cheeseheads, Aaron Rodgers’ thumb might be a concerning factor. The injury has influenced his performance. The Packers have suffered because of Rodgers’ incapacity to pass the ball. They went 3-2 in his initial five games but have now gone 0-3 after they placed him on the injured list.

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Green Bay Packers would take on their divisional rivals, the Detroit Lions in the upcoming week. It is yet to see if Aaron Rodgers can snap the losing streak and make their case for a wildcard entry.

Aaron Rodgers reacts after Packers failed to make trades ahead of the deadline

In the wake of back-to-back losses, Green Bay is in desperate need of some wide receivers. The offensive stance is currently dealing with an injury plague that affected their top receiving corps. A trade could have help stable the franchise. However, the deadline went off, and the team could not make it happen. Aaron Rodgers reflected on his thoughts after no trade took place.

During his weekly news conference on Wednesday, the reporters asked Aaron Rodgers about his team’s lack of movement. He realized why GM Brian Gutekunst couldn’t close any transactions. Interestingly, Aaron Rodgers appears to be content with it. They’re going to make use of the resources they’ve got.

Will Aaron Rodgers bounce back with a win? It is subject to witness.

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