Packers QB Jordan Love reportedly suffering from MCL injury, out 3-6 weeks

According to multiple media reports, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Love is expected to be out for 3-6 weeks.

Love went down in the final seconds of Friday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. While the missed time will be a blow to the Packers, the diagnosis is a relief to those who feared a more serious, potentially season-ending injury. Love will still undergo additional tests to determine the extent of the injury.

With just six seconds left in the game, Love got caught in a tackle by Eagles defenders Jalen Carter and Josh Sweat and went down awkwardly, clutching his leg. Love walked off the field under his own power but was injured; video footage showed his knee bending awkwardly.

According to multiple sources, Love underwent an MRI after the Packers flew back to Green Bay.

The 25-year-old quarterback became the Packers’ starter last season and had a breakout year, with Love’s efforts rewarded this summer with a massive four-year, $220 million extension.

Before the injury, Love threw for 260 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, completing 17 of 34 passes in the 34–29 loss to Philadelphia. Reserve Malik Willis came on for Love on the final play of the game and was sacked.

Green Bay hosts Indianapolis in Week 2 on September 15.