Matt LaFleur provides new timeline for Randall Cobb, De'Vondre Campbell returns

Although the Green Bay Packers are on a short week ahead of Thursday Night Football, coach Matt LaFleur shared Randall Cobb could be back. The veteran receiver was listed as day-to-day by LaFleur as he spoke about the team’s injury status before playing the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Also improved to day-to-day was linebacker De’Vondre Campbell.

Matt LaFleur updates Randall Cobb, De’Vondre Campbell injury status

One of the biggest possible returns for Green Bay this week is wideout Randall Cobb, who has been out since Week 6 when he suffered an ankle injury. His addition would be a major boost to the weapons Rodgers has on the field, assuming he’s able to stick to the hopeful timeline coach Matt LaFleur detailed on Monday.

Cobb went down against the New York Jets with his injury and in his place the team has been stretched thin at the wideout position. Over the past four weeks without Cobb, Aaron Rodgers has thrown for an average of 228 yards per game and eight touchdowns to four interceptions. Christian Watson had a breakout game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, catching four passes for three touchdowns — although it will be a huge boost to Rodgers if Cobb can return this week.

Meanwhile, the defense is getting back the heart of their defense in Campbell possibly. The 2021 First-Team All-Pro linebacker remained out last week for the Dallas game, and Green Bay continues to work to replace his impact on the field. Adding to the importance of his return, his original replacement of Isaiah McDuffie was benched for Krys Barnes after stepping into the role — only for Barnes to suffer a concussion and leave the game two weeks ago.

With Barnes still coming back from his injury completely and McDuffie being the team’s apparent third option, a return by Campbell would be a great piece of news for the Packers defense.