Jeff Janis Injury: Updates on Packers WR’s Hand and Return

August 13, 2016   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis suffered a fractured hand during Wednesday's practice that has put him on the shelf, according to ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky. It is uncertain when he will return to action.
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Latest on Janis' Practice Status Sunday, Aug. 14 Packers head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Janis will not practice during this week's sessions.
Janis' Injury Would Be Big Blow to Packers' WR Corps This is a setback for the Packers if Janis is forced to miss extensive time, even if he isn't an elite playmaker.
Janis enters his third season in the league in 2016 with a mere four catches for 95 yards in regular-season play, but he did flash his potential during Green Bay's divisional-round loss to the Arizona Cardinals last season. He tallied seven catches for 145 yards and two touchdowns, one of which came on a Hail Mary that tied the game and forced overtime at the end of regulation.
Janis may not be the household name that J...

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