Although coach Mike McCarthy stopped short of ruling Bakhtiari (hamstring) and Bulaga (ankle) out for his team’s game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field, it’s pretty clear that the Packers will have to cobble together an unconventional offensive line in front of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
They signed tackle Ulrick John off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad to take Murphy’s roster spot, but he’s new to the system and figures to be an emergency backup against the Bears.
Patrick spent all of last season on the practice squad and made the 53-man roster coming out of camp, meaning at least the Packers would be fielding the five linemen who’ve been in their system the longest.
The news was far better on wide receiver Randall Cobb, who suffered a chest injury during the second half of the Sept. 17 game against the Falcons and didn’t play last Sunday.
Cobb, running back Ty Montgomery (wrist), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), linebacker Jake Ryan (concussion/hamstring) and defensive tackle Quinton Dial (chest) were all removed from the injury report and are expected to play.
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