McCarthy said that defensive end Mike Pennel and cornerback Demitri Goodson, both of whom are coming off four-game suspensions for drug violations, would practice and be evaluated to see whether they are ready to play this week. Cornerback Damarious Randall (groin), who missed the Giants game, was present but did not do any work in team drills. 13.Īlso missing practice was tight end Jared Cook (ankle) and safety Chris Banjo (hamstring). Last year, Shields sat out a month before returning from a concussion he suffered against Dallas on Dec. This is the fifth concussion Shields has suffered since college and Tuesday marked one month since he had suffered his last one. In order to get through the NFL's concussion protocol, Shields will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist. Up to this point, teammates have said that Shields has not been in meetings despite weekly reports from McCarthy that the veteran cornerback was progressing. McCarthy did not say whether Shields, still in the concussion protocol, would be able to practice at all this week.
McCarthy said that Shields took part in the meeting and classroom activities that precede practice, which marks the first time he has been able to prepare as though he were going to play on Sunday. 11 and may be getting closer to a return to the field. Rodgers said he fully expects Cobb to play.Ĭornerback Sam Shields remained out, but is attending meetings for the first time since suffering a concussion on Sept.
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