” Its a regrettable deal,” LaFleur stated. “Hes as hard as they come. Thats what you love about the guy. Hes a gritty competitor. Its unfortunate but it is what it is. Its a chance for other guys to step up and make their mark.”
Behind veteran starters Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the Packers have a pair of young receivers, Darrius Shepherd and Malik Taylor, on the 53-man lineup and 4 others on the practice squad (Reggie Begelton, Robert Foster, Caleb Scott and Juwann Winfree).
Lazard, who missed out on Thursdays practice, captured six passes for a career-high 146 backyards and a goal in Sunday nights 37-30 win over the New Orleans Saints. He presently leads the Packers with 13 catches for 254 lawns and two touchdowns.
Head Coach Matt LaFleur didnt specify how much time Lazard will miss, however praised the second-year receivers durability after he played 59 of the 62 offending snaps (95%) against the Saints in spite of the injury.
GREEN BAY– Receiver Allen Lazard played through a core muscle injury during the Packers 37-30 win over New Orleans on Sunday, Head Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Friday morning.
