Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love set for thumb surgery, anticipated back in action within a week
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love on Track for Week 1 Return
Jordan Love, the Green Bay Packers' quarterback, is recovering from a ligament injury sustained to his left, non-throwing thumb during the team's preseason opener against the New York Jets on August 9, 2025.
The injury occurred when Love hit his hand on the helmet of New York Jets defensive tackle Jay Tufele, resulting in a sack and the end of the starting offense's participation in the game. Despite this setback, Love is expected to make a swift recovery.
Love underwent surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in Los Angeles on August 12 to repair the injury. The procedure is expected to result in a relatively quick recovery, and Love is already practicing to assess his condition.
General manager Brian Gutekunst hopes Love returns to practice next week, and Matt LaFleur, the Packers' coach, expressed confidence that Love's thumb issue did not impact any snaps during practice. During his recovery, Love was able to participate in practices with his thumb taped and function normally, although he adjusted by using his right hand for handoffs instead of his left.
The timeline for Love's return to the field is optimistic. He was expected to return to practice as early as the week following surgery, missing about a week of activities but not the regular season. The Packers expect Love to be fully recovered and ready to play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions on September 7, 2025.
Despite the injury, the team and Love himself expressed confidence that this repair was the best option to ensure a full, healthy start to the season. It's highly unlikely that Love will play against the Seahawks, even if he practices next week. The exact participation of Love in next week's joint practice with Seattle is uncertain.
Love is scheduled to meet the Green Bay Packers in Indianapolis on Wednesday ahead of the joint practice against the Colts. The Packers' next preseason game is against Seattle. This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
Gutekunst believes that the injury will not affect Love long term. The injury is classified as a "ligament thing." LaFleur mentioned that Love used his right hand for unconventional handoffs during practice.
Love's recovery and return to the field are good news for the Packers, who are looking forward to a strong season with their young quarterback leading the team. Fans can expect to see Love in action at Lambeau Field in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.
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