Aaron Rodgers returns to practice

This is the absolute dumbest story ever. It wasn't even a story but some made up bullshit. He is playing. The game plan is pain and lots of it. 

Oh good. He's playing. If we knock him out of the game on the first hit, then we only have to have one roughing penalty.

@"PurplePastor" said: Oh good. He's playing. If we knock him out of the game on the first hit, then we only have to have one roughing penalty.

Good plan I like it

The host on ESPN radio today he said he heard a rumor that the reason for the type of injury is being so hush hush is becausse they didnt or dont know.  The rumor is that his knee was so swollen that they couldnt do a MRI to tell what kind of injury or the extent of it.  If he practiced today I was assume the swelling if there was any, has gone down and he is playing.  

He's starting, its being reported.

Nobody probably had any doubt  Rodgers was going to play.  I rather have him playing and the Vikings still kick the crap out of the Packers.  Leaving no doubt who rules the Norse Division.

Yup, NFLN had Rap on a couple minutes ago saying he is going to play...in further news, water is wet...I'm glad he's playing...

Aaron Rodgers (knee) will start in Week 2 against the Vikings. Rodgers will be under center for the Packers' Week 2 divisional matchup barring any setbacks. He's still reportedly dealing with swelling and soreness in his knee but improved throughout the week. It's obviously a terrifying matchup to give it a go in as the Vikings recorded the fourth-highest pressure rate in Week 1 (14.1%). Rodgers has gutted out worse situations in his career, but it's still in the realm of possibilities he doesn't see this one through. Davante Adams (questionable, shoulder) is additionally expected to play at less than 100% against Xavier Rhodes.

There was zero doubt. He came back against Chicago, he was playing today. 

Oh, and if you are going to burn something, burn you Izod golf shirts...that bastard is hawking them now lol... 

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Aaron Rodgers' knee injury could take "a couple of months" to heal. Rodgers' knee injury has been described as "unusual." While tests cleared him of any ligament damage, he's still feeling the effects of a "compression injury from blunt force while bent." None of it sounds promising, though the hard-nosed Rodgers plans on gutting it out. Schefter was told by a source that Rodgers "shouldn't have played last week and shouldn't play now, but he likely will." That same source cautions that the star quarterback could be on a relatively "short leash," though after seeing what Rodgers accomplished last week against the Bears, it's hard to doubt him, even at much less than 100 percent.

The question isn't whether he'll start; it's whether he'll finish. I don't think he will. I hope the Vikings take it easy on him. There might be children watching. 

Isn’t it just like Rodgers to have a “special” knee injury that nobody has ever seen before? So special, in fact, that only he could play through it. Less legendary players wouldn’t have even known they were injured. 

@"MaroonBells" said: The question isn't whether he'll start; it's whether he'll finish. I don't think he will. I hope the Vikings take it easy on him. There might be children watching. 

That's true. I don't want them to take it easy on him. As much of a baby as he is, he made the decision to be out there. The Vikings are not there to cater to his whims. The league caters to him more than enough already.

I want him thinking, "Is this worth it?" every time he walks into the huddle.

Rodgers appears to be moving around without any sort of issue. He is however wearing a brace. 

Probable a bone bruise or the like...

It is being reported as a deep bone bruise.

@"ThunderGod" said: It is being reported as a deep bone bruise.

I thought it was a knee...?!  B) So it’s really his ass!  ;)

Bone Bruise F'ed up Bradford too right? 

That's a lingering issue. This is a really important game for the Pack and their fans. They want to make a statement they're back in contention with their QB back. I expect their best today.