GREEN BAY – Maybe the Green Bay Packers stumbled to this moment in time without the rib injury. Talent has a way of making decisions in the NFL. But it’s clear, with the benefit of hindsight, the Philadelphia Eagles will forever be a significant footnote in the Jordan Love era.
When Aaron Rodgers jogged through the tunnel that connects to Lincoln Financial Field’s visitors locker room in the third quarter Nov. 27, 2022, there was no way for the Packers to know what to expect. For months, Rodgers had played through a broken thumb on his throwing hand, the Packers choosing a compromised quarterback over the unproven Love.