Green Bay Packers rookie offensive lineman Jager Burton is missing practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury he suffered during the opening practice of training camp on Wednesday.
Coach Matt LaFleur says Burton felt the injury during an individual period at Wednesday's practice and was pulled from practice as a precautionary measure. Burton is scheduled for testing to determine the severity of the injury on Thursday.
LaFleur is being cautious with Burton, who is a key player in the Packers' rookie class. "He felt something in individual. So we're just being cautious with him," LaFleur said before practice on Thursday.
Burton's injury is a concern for the Packers, as he is being cross-trained at center and guard to start his rookie season. An extended absence to start training camp could hurt his ability to be an early contributor in 2026.
The fifth-round pick from the 2026 draft is in line for a top backup role in Year 1. His injury is a reminder that hamstring injuries are notoriously tricky, and the Packers will need to monitor his situation closely.
Meanwhile, other Packers players are dealing with their own injuries. Guard Aaron Banks is sitting out Thursday's practice while managing a knee injury, and receiver Brenden Rice is not practicing with a new hamstring injury.
Burton's absence is a setback for the Packers' offense, which is looking to improve in 2026. His injury could have a ripple effect on the team's depth chart, and the Packers will need to find ways to compensate for his absence.
The Packers' training camp continues on Thursday, and fans will be eager to see how Burton's injury affects the team's plans. Burton will undergo testing on Thursday to determine the severity of his injury, and the Packers will provide an update on his status.
Later, the Packers will need to decide how to proceed with Burton's rookie season. Will he be able to recover from his hamstring injury in time to contribute to the team, or will he need to spend more time on the sidelines?
Source: Yahoo Sports
