when will jordan love return

Jordan Love is currently out with a concussion and has not been given a firm public return date, but all signs point to his next realistic appearance being in the playoffs rather than Week 18.

What is Jordan Love’s injury?

• Jordan Love suffered a concussion in the overtime loss to the Chicago Bears, leaving the game in the second quarter after a hit to the head.

• He was placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol and has already missed at least one game (vs. the Baltimore Ravens) because he did not clear that protocol in time.

Latest news on his status

• Reports note that Love practiced while in the concussion protocol but wasn’t fully cleared, which is why Malik Willis started against the Ravens.

• The head coach has said Love “didn’t pass the protocol” but physically feels OK, and the team is focused on him completing all the required steps before playing again.

When will Jordan Love return?

• With Green Bay locked into the No. 7 seed and unable to change its playoff position, multiple reports say the Packers are expected to rest key starters in Week 18, which likely includes Love even if he is cleared.

• That means the most probable scenario is that Jordan Love’s next game action will be in the wild‑card round, with Green Bay’s playoff opener projected between January 10 and 12.

Why the team might sit him longer

• The Packers recently lost other key players to serious injuries in late-season games, which is influencing their caution with Love in what is essentially a “meaningless” Week 18 matchup.

• Articles covering the situation emphasize that avoiding further injury to their franchise quarterback is more important than a tune-up game, even though it means entering the playoffs with some rust.

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