Today, Packers outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith tweeted out that he is returning to Green Bay following the back surgery that led to him landing on the injured reserve list. When asked by a Twitter user “How’s the back?” Smith replied, “I feel like a new man.”
When head coach Matt LaFleur was asked for an update on Smith’s situation today, LaFleur stated, “We’re certainly hopeful [Smith can play this season.] As far as the updates on him, in terms of when he will be available, I really don’t have anything to comment on right now.