by: Nick Geddes 9 hours ago NickGeddesNews
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that quarterback Jordan Love has cleared concussion protocol. Love, however, will sit out Sunday’s Week 18 road contest against the Minnesota Vikings.
Clayton Tune , signed to the active roster Wednesday, will get the start under center. Tune, the third-year pro out of Houston , started one game for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023. He completed 11-of-20 passes for 58 yards and two interceptions in a 27-0 defeat to the Cleveland Browns.
In addition to Love, backup Malik Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) will not play. Willis started this past Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens and played well, completing 18-of-21 passes for 288 yards and a score, adding 60 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
Willis got the start as Love suffered a concussion the week prior against the Chicago Bears. Through 15 games, Love has completed 66.3% of his passes for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions with a 101.2 passer rating. Willis has played in four games with one start and has completed 30-of-35 passes for 422 yards and three touchdowns.
Jordan Love will start for Packers if healthy
While Willis has been impressive, he’s no threat to unseat Love as the starter when the playoffs get underway. If Love is healthy, he’ll play.