Green Bay Packers' coach Matt LaFleur expressed understanding of De'Vondre Campbell's frustration over injuries, giving him time off to evaluate his condition. LaFleur emphasized the importance of getting Campbell's body back. Campbell declined to discuss his social media posts, focusing on the team's goal to win. The team is supportive of Campbell's need to heal, following his statement that he won't play hurt.
Matt LaFleur giving Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell week off to heal nagging injuries https://t.co/CasiEFi1gZ via @journalsentinel
After De’Vondre Campbell says he no longer will play hurt, Packers give him day off. https://t.co/QtsMUplFPw
Campbell's response to this today in the locker room: "I’m not answering no questions about nothing that happened on the internet. You all want to talk about the Panthers, we can. But I ain’t answering no questions about nothing on no internet." https://t.co/BAT8sKMMMo
Campbell's response: "I’m not answering no questions about nothing that happened on the internet. You all want to talk about the Panthers, we can. But I ain’t answering no questions about nothing on no internet." https://t.co/XH1TDCYD8S
De’Vondre Campbell in the locker room: “I’m not answering no questions about anything that happened on the internet.” “We’re trying to win out.”
We were hoping to hear directly from Campbell about who he was referring to here (fans, coaches, etc?), but he just told us, “I’m not answering no questions about nothing on the internet.” https://t.co/5nK7uGOf0M
Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur on De’Vondre Campbell: Talked to him but really not about the tweet. Feels the frustration is about dealing with injuries. Coverage on @SpectrumNews1WI.
Matt LaFleur said he understands De’Vondre Campbell frustration (re: Campbell’s post yesterday). Said they spoke and “We think it’s best to try to get his body back because we know what type of player he’s been.” He DNP’d today to “give him an opportunity to get his body back.” https://t.co/JrHXBmIx4U
LaFleur said he's not overly worried about Campbell's message affecting younger players. He said he thought the players were competitive and on point in practice today.
#Packers coach Matt LaFleur said ILB De'Vondre Campbell pours his heart into the game and said his comments came with frustration over being hurt this year. He said they decided to give him time off in practice and evaluate at the end ofweek. Said it's best to get his body back.