Clifton's status uncertain after injury

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says it’s too early to tell when veteran left tackle Chad Clifton will return from an ankle sprain.

For now, the Packers are preparing for Sunday’s game in St. Louis as if Daryn Colledge will replace him.

Clifton, a former Tennessee Vol, was carted off the field in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati. Colledge shifted over from left guard and struggled. McCarthy says he is confident Colledge will play better if given a week to prepare.

Also, safety Nick Collins has a clavicle sprain and safety Aaron Rouse a neck stinger. Their injuries will be re-examined later this week.

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golfballs03 writes:

Clifton was replaced by former Vol Scott Wells. Unfortunate injury, but kind of cool seeing another Vol taking his spot.

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