Rodgers said it was difficult to “lose a guy over a meaningless game” following an injury to his teammate Jordy Nelson, who reportedly suffered a torn ACL on the Packers’ first drive.

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Injuries are part of football. Maurkice Pouncey and Stephon Tuitt went down for the Steelers in the same game. But Rodgers brings up a valid point. As long as money is being made off preseason games with full-price tickets, “It’s not just the coaches’ and players’ decision.”