Packers might have avoided nightmare scenario with latest Jordan Love injury update

Jordan Love's status is the No. 1 concern for the Green Bay Packers.

Losing their season opener is almost irrelevant at this point, as ridiculous as that sounds. The Packers still have nine home games to come, and there is no shame in losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. But nothing would derail this team's playoff hopes faster than a Love injury.

While we nervously await updates, the Packers will make the long journey back to Green Bay. They get a few extra days of recovery before hosting the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2, and they need it.

Matt LaFleur's non-answer in his postgame press conference added more confusion and concern to Love's injury status, but an update from The Athletic is here to reassure us.

Latest Jordan Love injury update could be good news for Packers

We needed some good news. Fortunately, The Athletic's Matt Schneidman was able to provide a glimpse of optimism about Love's injury.

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

Of course, Schneidman isn't providing an update on what the injury is or the severity, but the fact Love was able to move around under his own power is a positive. Had it been a more significant injury, there's a good chance the Packers wouldn't want him walking by himself. Based on Schneidman's report, he didn't need crutches or a walking boot.

Even if the injury isn't long-term, we can assume it will impact Love's status in the next few games, at least. Hopefully, he can play through it, but it's bound to affect his ability to move and throw accurately.

Love also appeared to have a calf issue before he suffered the more concerning injury late in the game. That's something to monitor.

Hopefully, we can get another positive update in the ho ahead.

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