Aaron Rodgers – Important
QB Aaron Rodgers announced over social media on Wednesday that he will donate $1 million to aid those affected by the wildfires in California. The situation in the Golden State hits home for Rodgers, who is a native of Chico (Calif.) and attended Butte College and the University of California. “The California wildfires have devastated countless communities,” the 34-year-old Rodgers said in a video posted on Twitter. “In Northern California, where I was born and raised, the city of Paradise burned to the ground, and many of the residents who got out are now displaced to my hometown of Chico, and across the north state. I personally reached out to my friends and the mayor of Chico to find out how to be of the most help. And raising money for both immediate needs and the long-term recovery is what is needed most right now. This is why I’m partnering with the North Valley Community Foundation and donating $1 million to help with recovery and eventual rebuild of these communities.”
Jimmy Graham – Noteworthy – Injury
TE Jimmy Graham missed the second half of last week’s game at Seattle after breaking his thumb while blocking safety Bradley McDougald by the helmet. “I know he intends to try to go. That’s his intention,” head coach Mike McCarthy said. He did not practice on Wednesday.
Kevin King – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Kevin King, who has missed the last two-and-a-half games with a hamstring injury, hopes to be back in the lineup. “I feel good,” he said. “With soft-tissue stuff, you might wake up one day and feel 100 percent better. I’ve definitely had a few of those days. A few more and I’ll be healthy.” He did not practice on Wednesday.
Mike Daniels – Noteworthy – Injury
DT Mike Daniels will be out for a “couple weeks” with a foot injury. That will mean another heavy workload for third-year standout Kenny Clark and more playing time for Dean Lowry, Montravius Adams and undrafted rookie Tyler Lancaster. The Packers figure to add another defensive lineman before Sunday, perhaps seventh-round pick James Looney, who is on the practice squad.
Randall Cobb – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Randall Cobb, who has missed five of the last seven games with a hamstring injury, was limited participation on Wednesday. “I’ve never had hamstring issues like this,” he said. “I’ve done everything that I’ve been asked to do. I brought in (a physical therapist) that I work with in the offseason. I’m doing everything I can to get back on the field. But at the end of the day, I’ve got to be able to go out and play and be confident and be able to be myself. If I’m not myself then I’m hurting this team.”