At the same time, no one in the offensive huddle blinked when Richard Rodgers jogged onto the field to replace the eighth-year veteran tight end.
After all, the Packers have been in this position before.
A year earlier, Rodgers was pressed into action after Andrew Quarless injured his knee against Kansas City in Week 3 and remained a focal point in the offense for the rest of the season.
So while Cook’s status remains uncertain due to an ankle injury, the Packers remain confident in Rodgers – and third-year tight end Justin Perillo – to carry the weight of the position in his absence.