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Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love Undergoes Thumb Surgery

Jordan Love thumb surgery

According to a report from Ian Rapoport, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love tore a ligament in his left thumb and is undergoing surgery today to repair it, general manager Brian Gutekunst announced. He described it as a โ€œlittle procedureโ€ and added that Love is not expected to miss any regular-season time.

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Love suffered the injury after hitting his thumb on a helmet while taking a sack. In four NFL seasons, the 26-year-old has thrown for 8,154 yards, 60 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions while completing 63.5% of his passes. Last season, he started 15 games, posting 3,389 yards, 25 touchdowns, and a 96.7 passer rating.

Jordan Love thumb surgery

The timing of the injury adds intrigue to the start of the season, as the Packers are set to host their NFC North rivals, the Detroit Lions, at Lambeau Field in Week 1.

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