Packers' Jordy Nelson dealing with tendinitis
Green Bay wide receiver Jordy Nelson's left knee issue is tendinitis, and "not (currently) viewed as serious," according to ESPN's Ed Werder.
Werder also notes that the issue is believed to have stemmed from the result of Nelson "overcompensating during rehab" recovering from his torn right ACL. These types of minor ailments are common for players returning from serious injuries, such as an ACL tear, but they can also often linger. Green Bay isn't showing concerns about Nelson's status for Week 1, but his availability shouldn't be taken for granted.
Nelson posted a career-high 140.05 Reception Net Expected Points (NEP) in 2014 before tearing his ACL prior to the 2015 season kicking off. Our fantasy football projections have him ranked fifth going into this season, but his age and injures make him a risky pick in the first couple of rounds of fantasy drafts.
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