Green Bay Packers' running backs AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones have been limited in practice due to injuries. Dillon, who has a broken right thumb, and Jones, dealing with knee and finger issues, are being closely monitored ahead of the upcoming game against the Panthers. The Packers are hopeful that Jones will be able to play a more significant role in the game, as indicated by head coach Matt LaFleur. Additionally, there is a special connection between Aaron Jones and Panthers OL coach James Campen, with Jones expressing deep gratitude towards Campen, who he considers a father figure.
Packers may be ready to turn running back Aaron Jones loose against Panthers on Sunday https://t.co/uHxc8ZDsFL via @journalsentinel
Packers RB Aaron Jones (knee/finger) limited in Thursday's practice https://t.co/PSkituVuAe https://t.co/2W2JtWyzPE
Packers RB AJ Dillon (thumb) limited in Thursday's practice https://t.co/PSkituUWKG https://t.co/hA3iLIwQmK
AJ Dillon: Stays limited at practice https://t.co/v6EqMBokPe
Aaron Jones: Another limited listing Thursday https://t.co/i4fsfWeEYu
Aaron Jones calls men he’s most thankful for each Father’s Day. His late father encouraged him to. One is Panthers OL coach James Campen. “If I had a son, he’s everything that a father would want in a son,” Campen said. Story ahead of Packers-Panthers: https://t.co/NdCdhnm5P0
Very cool story by Matt on Aaron Jones and Panthers OL coach James Campen. https://t.co/C3WyuEU2oC
Why a Panthers coach is so special to Packers’ Aaron Jones: ‘I respect him so much’ ⤵️ https://t.co/ZceKBFMn8L
Each Father’s Day, Aaron Jones calls about 10 men he’s most thankful for. His late father once encouraged him to do so. One call goes to a Panthers coach, who Jones is giving his jersey to after Sunday’s game. Story on the Packers RB and James Campen: https://t.co/NdCdhnm5P0
Packers will see this big guy again on Sunday. Talked to the Panthers OL coach today for a story coming tomorrow morning. https://t.co/Cm10rOjXPs
AJ Dillon: Limited to begin Week 16 prep https://t.co/hbMOyjTYSl
Aaron Jones: Logs limited practice Wednesday https://t.co/Q1dMrP4s9Y
Aaron Jones (knee/finger) limited in practice https://t.co/qzRpPtEAIs
LaFleur said there weren't many live reps to test RB AJ Dillon last week and they will get a better sense of whether he can function with his broken right thumb during practice this week.
AJ Dillon back at practice https://t.co/pYQYMwPBiM