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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Green Bay Packers have a Super Sunday clash against the New York Jets. However, the attention of the game is tilted toward the injury status of star QB Aaron Rodgers. The NFL star resumed practice on Thursday. He attended the session with a taped right thumb in a video shared on Twitter. 

Several fans heaved a sigh of relief as the iconic star came back to the Packers team. However, some of them were worried about A-Rod’s thumb. His presence is of crucial importance after they lost to the Giants in the last game.

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Several fans expressed their reactions to Rodgers’ injury update on Twitter.

A fan felt terrible.

This fan spoke about the Packers’ hopes.

This user said A-Rod looked fine.

A user asked Rodgers to run the ball.

One fan said A-Rod is good to go on Sunday.

However, this fan felt different.

Aaron Rodgers misses practice on Wednesday

The four-time MVP missed practice on Wednesday. This was after the hit he received on the final play against the New York Giants. The Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines sacked Rodgers. It resulted in a fumble as the throwing arm was stuck. Meanwhile, many fans poured in their reaction to the incident.

A user posted a GIF.

 

This user thought about an injury angle.

This fan said A-Rod already had an injury while playing in London.

This user had an interesting take.

A fan spotted something else.

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On the Pat McAfee Show, the star QB was asked if he can throw with his left arm. A-Rod narrated the high school incident, where he tried throwing with his left hand. He could throw up to 40 yards but gave it up because of the shoulder pain. The 38-year-old admitted he can’t try with his left hand anymore. 

Rodgers set to play on Sunday

The Packers QB said his thumb is all right while speaking to the media on Wednesday. “It was nice to get a day off today. Do a little rehab. But, you know, I’ll try to get back out there and practice and see how it feels and be fine by Sunday, I’m sure,” Rodgers said. 

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A day later, it was exactly what the star did for the Packers. A-Rod arrived on time and attended the practice. The 38-year-old looked motivated and will have a key role in the all-important Sunday encounter.

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