Inexperienced Bay Packers tight finish Tyler Davis tore an anterior cruciate ligament in Friday night time’s preseason opener, NFL Community reported Saturday
Davis made two receptions for 9 yards in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals, the primary one for a 5-yard rating within the second quarter. The damage reportedly occurred on his second reception, when Davis obtained up limping
He was carted to the locker room after trainers appeared on the knee
Davis, 26, was a sixth-round choose by the Jacksonville Jaguars within the 2020 NFL Draft. He performed eight video games for the Jaguars in 2020, then signed with the Packers in 2021
In 31 video games (one begin) in Inexperienced Bay, he is caught eight passes for 61 yards. Whereas he has performed simply 17 p.c of the group’s offensive snaps, he is been a key contributor on particular groups, collaborating in 81 p.c of snaps
Even with out an official analysis after the sport, Packers coach Matt LaFleur knew the damage was extreme
“Whether or not it is on groups or carving out a task on our offense, he is the consummate skilled. Nice teammate, nice human,” LaFleur stated
“We’ll miss him.
Rookie Luke Musgrave is listed because the starter at tight finish on the depth chart. Tucker Kraft and Austin Allen now will battle for Davis’ No. 2 tight finish spot
–Area Degree Medi
