The Green Bay Packers may have to deal with a limited Aaron Rodgers in the Divisional Round as he reportedly has a calf strain and tear.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured his calf in the regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions and left for a brief period of time before leading his team to a 30-20 win and the NFC North title.
The Packers have been resting on a first-round bye, giving Rodgers much-needed healing time. However, the MVP frontrunner will not likely be 100 percent for the Divisional Round against the Dallas Cowboys due to a calf strain and tear.
The Packers quarterback plans to play, but his mobility may be affected.
Rodgers was able to overcome his injury against the Lions though and put on a fantastic performance, so he will look to do the same against the Cowboys and lead his team to the NFC Championship.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported this potentially devasting news for Packers fans on Twitter.
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers’ calf muscle has a slight tear in it in addition to be significantly strained, per… http://t.co/EHDVeLczQv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2015
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