Another injury to Tyler Ervin – the Green Bay Packers’ primary returner and jet sweep option – should shine the spotlight on newcomer Tavon Austin, who was inactive during the Packers’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday but could suddenly be an important player if Ervin has to miss significant time.
Ervin, who returned from a ribs injury, suffered an ankle injury against the Eagles. He left the game and didn’t return. On Monday, coach Matt LaFleur expressed concern about Ervin’s ability to play this Sunday against the Detroit Lions.