Another one bites the dust
Green Bay Packers09/06/2007 4:18 PM The Milwaukee Journal reports both RB Vernand Morency (knee) and RB Brandon Jackson (concussion) were somewhat limited in the amount of work they got Wednesday, but both were able to practice in full pads and take part in contact drills. Not so for newcomer RB Ryan Grant, who pulled a hamstring in practice Monday, and was limited in practice. The 6-foot-1, 224-pound Grant was acquired Saturday in a trade with the New York Giants and practiced with the team Sunday and Monday. It's unlikely the Packers will suit him up against the Eagles, given how little he knows about the offense and his limited practice time. Jackson, who split carries evenly with Morency and rookie RB DeShawn Wynn in practice, declared himself ready to go, and HC Mike McCarthy said he would be surprised if the rookie wasn't ready. The news on Morency wasn't as definitive. Wednesday was his most complete practice since getting injured on the first day of training camp and McCarthy was unsure how his knee would react. Read more