Latest Jordan Love injury updates after calf and knee concerns vs. Eagles

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love / Wagner Meier/GettyImages
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The Green Bay Packers lost their season opener to the Philadelphia Eagles, but the bigger concern is with Jordan Love.

Love suffered an injury late in the fourth quarter and had to be helped off the field. He had already been dealing with a calf issue.

The TV cameras spotted Love receiving treatment on his calf in between drives in the second half of the Packers' season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. Love then suffered a scary injury in the final moments.

He had to exit the game as the Packers attempted to score a game-winning touchdown. Backup Malik Willis entered the game on the final play.

Here are the latest updates.

Latest updates after Jordan Love suffers scary injury in Packers season opener

Jordan Love expected to miss 3-6 weeks with MCL sprain

The Packers get good and bad news. The good news is that Love avoided a significant injury. His season isn't over. The bad news is he will miss three to six weeks, which leaves Green Bay with a short-term problem. Do they need to sign a veteran?

Packers seems to have avoided an ACL tear

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that initial tests indicate Love didn't tear his ACL. That's one major hurdle to clear, although he will undergo further testing when he returns to Green Bay.

Jordan Love will have scan on knee when Packers return home

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Packers have ruled out an ankle injury. Love will get further testing on his knee when the Packers arrive home. That's not an ideal scenario. Hopefully, it's not significant.

Matt LaFleur is 'very concerned' about Jordan Love injury

Sigh. Speaking to the Packers Radio Network after the game, Matt LaFleur said he is "very concerned" about Love's injury but will wait for more tests.

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman shares positive update from the locker room

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman provided an update from Brazil, and it's potentially good news on Love's injury.

"It was a left leg injury," said Schneidman. "I saw Jordan leaving the locker room after the game under his own power ... so that's maybe good news at least. It didn't seem like he had too noticeable of a limp."

Matt LaFleur refuses to provide an update to Jordan Love's injury in post-game press conference

Matt LaFleur spoke to reporters after the game and was short with every answer he gave. The Packers head coach was understandably peeved and provided no update on Love's status.

When asked about Love's status, LaFleur simply said, "I don't know. I don't know."

Jordan Love suffers scary injury in final seconds of fourth quarter

Love suffered a scary looking injury with seconds remaining in the game. He had to be helped off. Malik Willis stepped in for the final play.

Jordan Love receives treatment for calf issue in second half

The former first-round pick has completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes for 227 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, finishing with a 78.7 passer rating. Love has made some money throws but has uncharacteristically missed several. Love reached for his calf after throwing a ball too high in the end zone for Romeo Doubs.

Love's injury is something to monitor after the game. Hopefully, Love or Matt LaFleur will provide some answers in their postgame press conference.

Players have struggled with their footing on the playing surface at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Love reached for his calf after slipping in the fourth quarter.