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Rodgers' feet, Chillar's hand headline injury list

Nov 02, 2009 -- 5:53pm

GREEN BAY – Aaron Rodgers’ feet will keep him from practicing much before Friday, and linebacker Brandon Chillar broken hand means he won’t be playing for a few weeks.

 

That was the long and short of the Packers’ injury report Monday, one day after their 38-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.

 

Rodgers, who played with a sprained foot, suffered a sprained toe on his other foot and is now hobbling on both of his feet. Backup Matt Flynn figures to take over the first-string offense in practice Wednesday and Thursday before Rodgers returns to action in time for next Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay.

 

“I think he'll be fine to play in Tampa. I don't think it's going to change the way he plays,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. “I think they're injuries that just need to settle down a little bit. Wednesday and Thursday, he'll probably do very little, and we'll shoot for Friday. (That’s) kind of our general plan.”

 

Chillar broke his hand during Sunday’s loss and underwent surgery Monday to repair the break. Team physician Pat McKenzie told McCarthy that Chillar would probably miss “a couple of weeks,” then be able to return wearing a club cast on his hand. McCarthy said either A.J. Hawk or Desmond Bishop will replace Chillar, and defensive coordinator Dom Capers said the “Big Okie” package is likely shelved until Chillar returns.

 

The other injuries McCarthy announced from the game were to safety Nick Collins (bruised ankle), wide Donald Driver (stinger), fullback John Kuhn (knee bruise), safety Derrick Martin (concussion).

 

McCarthy said tight end Jermichael Finley (knee) will be “questionable to doubtful,” for the Buccaneers, while wide receiver Jordy Nelson (knee) is “probably another week away” from returning.

 

Meanwhile, returner Will Blackmon said in a text message that he underwent knee surgery on his torn ACL on Thursday.

 

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