
Tonight marks the return of three possible starters for the Packers, most notably their feature back Ahman Green. Green is set to return to action Monday night against the Bengals, in hope to rekindle the fire that once was the Packers running game. Green is said to be in top shape, even after he ruptured his tendon in a game last season against the Vikings. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Green should see 10-12 carries in the Packers 3rd preseason game. There will always be a cause for concern when it comes to a achilles injury, especially for a running back, and the pounding that they take. But doctors told the Packers that Green’s particular injury doesn’t have a high percentage of recurrence. Green had strung together four consecutive 1,100 yard seasons since coming to Green Bay. Fiery linebacker Brady Poppinga in also slated to return for the Pack, after injuring his knee last December. The BYU product could compete for a starting spot, depending on the play of Ben Taylor and rookie AJ Hawk. Free agent acquisition Marquand Manuel is set to make his unofficial Packers debut as well Monday night. The former Seattle strong safety signed a 5 year, 10 million dollar contract with the Pack ealier in the offseason and has been slowed by groin and hamstring injuries. Manuel also has a little extra to be playing for, as he faces off against his old team.
August 28, 2006
Trio of Packers set to make season debuts
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