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Packers new colors are Black and Blue after injury bug this pre-season


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After a heartbreaking NFC Championship loss, the Green Bay Packers were one of the favorites to play in Super Bowl 50.  They resigned Randall Cobb, returned all offensive starters, including reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. On draft day, they added another weapon, Ty Montgomery from Stanford.  Before camp, Montgomery was nothing more than a rookie on the depth chart.  The wide receiver unit was solid, with Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, and DeVante Adams rounding out the top three.  There were talks of Mike McCarthy possibly keeping six wide receivers, on the roster. 
Jared Abbrederis was the first victim of injury, in the wide receiver unit, suffering a concussion.  Then Jordy Nelson tore his ACL, and now Randall Cobb injured his shoulder.  Nelson is out for the year, and Cobb's return is unknown.  He suffered a minor AC joint sprain. Bigger injuries loom as Bryan Bulaga sprained his ankle, and has had a history of injuries.  Micah Hyde left the game with a neck injury.
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