Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (concussion probable) has been cleared to play and took full practice for the 3rd straight day Friday. HC Mike McCarthy said he has "zero concerns about Aaron Rodgers" in regards to his health. Expect Rodgers back under center in a must win game against the Giants Sunday. Start Rodgers and Greg Jennings as you normally would, with a slight concern that a top Giants pass rush could be on Rodgers early and often.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (concussion) has been cleared to play and took full practice for the 2nd straight day Thursday. HC Mike McCarthy said he has "zero concerns about Aaron Rodgers" in regards to his health. Expect Rodgers back under center in a must win game against the Giants Sunday. Start Rodgers and Greg Jennings as you normally would, with a slight concern that a top Giants pass rush could be on Rodgers early and often.

Aaron Rodgers isn't taking lightly the two concussions he suffered in a 10-week period.

The Green Bay Packers quarterback diligently followed NFL protocol for being cleared to resume practice - not that he had a choice - and consulted other players who have gone through similar head trauma.

And, in a concession to safety over fashion, he wore a new shock-absorbing helmet when he returned to practice Wednesday - and took some good-natured ribbing from his teammates.

"I'm not really so worried about how I look in it," Rodgers said. "I'm just a little more worried about how I play in it."

In short, Rodgers has done everything possible to ensure his safety. One thing he won't do, however, is change the way he plays the game.

"I have zero doubts taking the field," he said. "I feel confident. I've been cleared. The doctors are confident.

"I'm going to continue to play the way I play and what happens will happen. I'm confident in the medical clearance I've gotten and confident in the way I play."

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (concussion) has been cleared to play and returned to full practice Wednesday. HC Mike McCarthy said he has "zero concerns about Aaron Rodgers" in regards to his health. Expect Rodgers back under center in a must win game against the Giants Sunday. Start Rodgers and Greg Jennings as you normally would.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (concussion) has been cleared to play Week 16.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said he will have an update on QB Aaron Rodgers' status on Wednesday.

Packers Inactives
Josh Gordy DB
Cullen Jenkins DE
Pat Lee CB
Nick McDonald G
Marshall Newhouse T
Aaron Rodgers QB
James Starks RB
Frank Zombo OLB

The Green Bay Packers have declared quarterback Aaron Rodgers is out for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Backup Matt Flynn will start and practice squad quarterback Graham Harrell will be signed to the active roster.

Flynn is a risky option. Greg Jennings is probably the only the Packer worth starting, but don't expect his usual production.

Aaron Rodgers is listed as doubtful on the Green Bay Packers' official injury report. But Rodgers' playfulness Friday afternoon and one statement by his coach could be viewed as encouraging signs for Packer Nation.

Rodgers left last week's game against Detroit with his second concussion of the season and didn't practice at all this week. But Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Rodgers is "progressing" and he could wait to make a decision on his playing status until shortly before Green Bay meets New England on Sunday night.

Earlier this week, McCarthy said he'd make a decision by Saturday.

"The door is open for Aaron Rodgers to play in the game," McCarthy said.

For the first time this week, Rodgers attended a portion of team meetings before leaving for tests with team physician John Gray. Rodgers also was at practice, although he was only an observer.

If Rodgers is to play, a number of things still must happen. First, he needs to pass both cognitive and conditioning tests. Second, he has to be cleared by an independent doctor. Finally, McCarthy must feel comfortable enough to play Rodgers, despite him having no practice repetitions and little time in meetings this week.

"There's not a written script for this," McCarthy said. "The goal as I stated Monday, Wednesday and Thursday would be to make a decision by Saturday. But with the late start Sunday, we can leave the door open for that."

McCarthy said Rodgers would definitely be on the Packers' charter flight Saturday. McCarthy also said if Rodgers plays, he would wear a different helmet that offered greater protection.

While the odds remain good that Matt Flynn will start Sunday night, there seems to be increasing chatter that Rodgers could play. Stay tuned!

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (concussion doubtful) missed practice again Friday. Rodgers is expected to travel with the team to New England, but Matt Flynn is the probable starter with Rodgers most likely out. Greg Jennings is still worth playing as a risky WR2 option if you have him, but the already inconsistent Donald Driver and James Jones should be avoided. Andrew Quarless becomes a solid TE2 option with Flynn under center.