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Jordy Nelson | Wide Receiver

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 5/31/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 217
College: Kansas State
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Jordy Nelson caught five balls for 46 yards in Green Bay's Divisional Round playoff loss to San Francisco.
Nelson was shut out until the third quarter, hauling in an eight-yard catch down the right sideline for a first down. He tacked on a handful of possession-receiver type receptions with Green Bay in comeback mode during the fourth quarter. Nelson, who turns 28 in May, is a more explosive player than he showed during an injury-riddled 2012 season. He's safely signed for $2.7 million in 2013 and will be an excellent bounce-back target in fantasy targets next summer. Jan 13 - 12:04 AM

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Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee, ankle) and Randall Cobb (illness) are active for Green Bay's Divisional Round game against the 49ers.

As is Jermichael Finley (hamstring). Nelson appears to be the most banged up of Green Bay's three ailing pass catchers, and could be Aaron Rodgers' third or fourth option as opposed to his usual first or second. Nevertheless, the Pack have each of their top four receivers active for just the second time since Week 1. Inactive for the Packers are WR Jarrett Boykin, RB Alex Green, CB Davon House, LB Frank Zombo, TE D.J. Williams, DT Jordan Miller and DE Jerel Worthy. Green's deactivation is a mild surprise, though he hasn't played a snap in his past two games.
Jan 12 - 6:49 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee, ankle) is listed as probable for the Divisional Round.

Nelson will be active Saturday night at San Francisco, but he's not believed to be 100 percent. Greg Jennings, Randall Cobb, and James Jones all figure to play more snaps and be higher in the target pecking order against the 49ers.
Jan 11 - 1:25 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee, ankle) and Randall Cobb (illness) both returned to a limited practice Thursday.

Nelson was held to just three catches for 51 yards last week, playing limited snaps as he continues to nurse his nagging injuries. He'll suit up for Saturday's Divisional Round showdown with the Niners, but we can't rule out another game of situational action. Greg Jennings, James Jones and Cobb are all significantly closer to 100 percent.
Source: Wes Hodkiewicz on Twitter
Jan 10 - 12:51 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy expects Jordy Nelson (knee, ankle) to return to practice on Thursday.

McCarthy made specific reference to Nelson's ankle, saying it's "something Jordy has been fighting through." That would suggest it wasn't Nelson's knee that forced him to limp off the field late in Saturday's win over the Vikings. Even if Nelson misses another practice Thursday, he'll almost certainly be active against the 49ers. The question will be how big his role is. At least for the moment, it appears his snaps will likely be limited.
Source: Packers on Twitter
Jan 9 - 2:47 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee) remained out of Packers practice Wednesday.

Randall Cobb, meanwhile, was missing with an unknown injury. Nelson may not practice at all this week as he stays off his knee, but there's a strong chance he still suits up for Saturday's Divisional Round showdown with the 49ers. However, he's clearly going to be at far less than 100 percent, and may be no better than Aaron Rodgers' fourth option.
Related: Randall Cobb
Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
Jan 9 - 1:36 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee) was held out of Packers practice on Tuesday.

Nelson said he felt "great" after limping off the field late in last week's game. His snaps were severely limited, however, and it's clear that the knee injury is a hindrance. We still expect him to play Saturday night, albeit as the fourth receiver.
Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
Jan 8 - 5:41 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson downplayed the fact that he limped off the field late in Saturday's playoff win over the Vikings.

"I feel great," Nelson said. Asked what he did to his leg late in the game, Nelson replied, "Nothing." Coach Mike McCarthy limited Nelson's playing time versus the Vikes, as the receiver is clearly not 100 percent.
Source: ESPN Milwaukee
Jan 7 - 11:03 AM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Coach Mike McCarthy said Jordy Nelson's decreased snaps in Saturday's playoff win "just kind of unfolded that way based on personnel groups."

The Packers "wanted to be smart with his reps" after suffering a knee injury in the season finale. Nelson played 19-of-68 snaps compared to 38 for Randall Cobb, 49 for Greg Jennings, and 66 for James Jones. Nelson's work in practice this week will likely determine his playing time at San Francisco.
Source: Packer Report on Twitter
Jan 6 - 2:25 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson caught three balls for 51 yards in the Packers' Wild Card win over the Vikings.

On the sideline for long stretches, Nelson was a non-factor aside from Green Bay's final drive of the first half, when Aaron Rodgers hit him for a gain of 22 yards followed by 23-yarder to get the Packers to the Vikings' three-yard line. Green Bay capped the drive with a John Kuhn touchdown. Nelson clearly is not 100 percent recovered from his knee injury, but his health should be better in the Divisional Round at San Francisco.
Jan 5 - 11:24 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee) is listed as probable for the Packers' Wild Card Round matchup with Minnesota.

Nelson lit up the Vikings for 87 yards and a touchdown in Week 17, including a 73-yard gain in fill-in slot corner Marcus Sherels' coverage. Nelson might not be 100 percent, but he should be an asset on the perimeter when he's in.
Jan 4 - 3:39 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee) insisted after Thursday's full practice that there's "no doubt" he will play against the Vikings on Saturday.

"I feel good," Nelson added. The cautious Packers want to make sure Nelson's knee doesn't swell up after pushing it in Thursday's practice, but he's on track to play. Green Bay's wide receiver corps is in better shape this week than it has been all season.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Jan 3 - 3:44 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee) graduated to a full practice on Thursday.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Nelson and Randall Cobb (ankle) both looked good, but the Packers want to see how they look on Friday before giving final clearance. The full practice suggests both players are over the hurdle. As long as there's no swelling in Nelson's knee Friday morning, he should be fine for Saturday night's game versus the Vikes.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Jan 3 - 1:38 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Jordy Nelson (knee) "looked good" in his return to practice on Wednesday, but allowed the team's medical staff "still has some concerns."

Nelson will be re-evaluated on Thursday. Considering Nelson's injury woes this season, McCarthy's hesitance to declare him ready for Saturday's Wild Card game is understandable. However, Nelson played through the injury in Sunday's loss, and should be ready to roll vs. Minnesota even if he's not 100 percent. The Packers are on the precipice of having each of Nelson, Greg Jennings, Randall Cobb and Jermichael Finley active for the first time since Week 1.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Jan 2 - 2:28 PM
Jordy Nelson - WR - Packers

Jordy Nelson (knee) and Jermichael Finley (eye) returned to Packers practice on Wednesday.

Both were expected to return after being held out of Tuesday's session. They were officially "limited." As was Randall Cobb (knee, ankle). That shouldn't stop them from being "probable" on the injury report, however. The Packers are slated to have their full slate of pass catchers in Saturday's Wild Card game for the first time since Week 1.
Related: Jermichael Finley, Randall Cobb
Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
Jan 2 - 1:03 PM