Jordy Nelson feared to have suffered torn ACL

USA Today

Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson is expected to miss the entire 2015 season, due to a torn ACL.

The injury came in the early in the first quarter of the Packers’ second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

After catching a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Nelson fell to the ground on a non-contact injury. He was able to get up, and then hobble off of the field on his own power.

Initial concerns are that Nelson did suffer a torn ACL, but further MRIs will be taken to make sure of the injury. 

This is a devastating blow to the Packers, as they just lost their top receiver. 

Last season, Nelson was responsible for 1,519 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. 

He was Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target, and now, Rodgers will have to show he is still an MVP even without Nelson.

After the game, Rodgers spoke to the media, saying :

“It’s difficult to lose a guy like that in a meaningless game,” and later said, “This game doesn’t mean anything.”

Its easy to understand Rodgers’ frustration, and when you loose a top tier player in the preseason, it hurts the team’s momentum. 

Cam Newton understands his frustration, as Kelvin Benjamin, the team’s top receiver, tore his ACL in a joint practice with the Dolphins. 

While it was not during a game, it has the same impact on both offenses. 

Each team will now look for the next guy to step up, and fill in for the injured star. 

For the Panthers, rookie Devin Funchess, and former Packer Jarrett Boykin look to fill the void.

While in Green Bay, rookie receiver Ty Montgomery or Davante Adams will attempt to fill the void of Nelson.

No matter who comes in, it will be very difficult for the Packers to replace the All-Pro. 

However, they have the best quarterback in the league, and he wouldn’t be the league MVP because of one player. 

The Packers can still survive with Aaron Rodgers behind center, Eddie Lacy in the backfield, and Randall Cobb becoming the number one guy in Green Bay.