Donald Driver Injures Foot - Updated

In last night's pre-season action against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers standout wide receiver Donald Driver suffered a right foot sprain of undetermined severity. When asked about the injury in the post-game press conference, Head Coach Mike McCarthy said, “"Pat (McKenzie, team doctor) didn't seem that it was that (extensive) as far as the location on the foot. He just told me it was a foot sprain. (Driver) is in good spirits. I don't have a diagnosis as far as weeks."

The loss of Driver could be catastrophic as what little offensive success Green Bay had in 2006 can be attributed to Brett Favre and Driver refusing to quit on a 1-4 team.

If Driver is to miss any time, he will probably be replaced in the line-up by rookie James Jones. Jones, from San Jose St., leads all Packer receivers this pre-season with 16 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns.

UPDATE: Driver is expected to start Sept. 9 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The Packers will conducting the more scans and watching him, but thing look relatively good.

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RpearlbergJV Squad

833 days ago

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Here's hoping DD is back soon!! Although Jones looks good so far and then there is Greg Jennings who is promising, but having DD on the field helps Brett a ton...

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InsanMajor Leaguer

833 days ago

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all of these minor injuries are leading up to one gigantic injury that will happen very soon (before the preseason?) the injury gods are building up to it. I say... peyton

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JuTMSY4Legend

832 days ago

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It will happen...I'm thinking LT...or, as far as Karma goes Larry Johnson

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

833 days ago

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The phrase that came out of my mouth when I saw this just... "Oh... Cock!"

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CheezerAll-Star

832 days ago

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So. When you saw this, cock came out of your mouth? I kid, I kid.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

832 days ago

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I'm sparing Alex further comment after that post.

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

833 days ago

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I want to see James Jones. Rumour has it, he could be the next big thing in terms of WRs. His preseason statistics suggest he was the best Packer. So I'm quite happy to see him get more time. I think Driver, Jones and Jennings are three good quality WRs. I have faith in our recieving talent for now.

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CheezerAll-Star

832 days ago

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James Jones has looked outstanding. Reminds me of Javon Walker (except burlier). Great hands.

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DwalbertVarsity Captain

832 days ago

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What we're missing is if Driver is out for any considerable amount of time Brett Favre will assume that he missed what couldve been a great year if not for injuries; and will come back again for 2008-2009

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TheruffianVarsity Captain

832 days ago

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Hope Driver can come back soon. Jennings and Jones have great skills and have developed good so far, but Driver is the receiver that has that unspoken mental connection with Farve (every good QB needs at least one receiver like that). If he is out for an extended time perhaps I would look to Jennings as most capable of filling that role, but I would be worried. On the other hand this could be a great opportunity for Jones to come out of nowhere and make a huge splash.

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DansstuffWaterboy

832 days ago

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Ahh The Pesky Donald Driver. Just Killed the Viking's Secondary in the past. It'll be fine if he's out,Just for the viking's game,against the packers. Favre will find someone else.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

832 days ago

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Forget Donald Driver. The more pressing question to ponder concerns Aaron Rogers ugly ass beard. Has Rogers succeeded in out-Ortoning Kyle Orton?

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