Report: Packers LB Oren Burks suffered torn pectoral in preseason opener

Vincent Frank

Updated: August 10, 2019

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The Green Bay Packers got some terrible news just a couple days after their preseason opener.

According to multiple media reports, starting inside linebacker Oren Burks suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the game against the Houston Texans.

Packers LB Oren Burks is believed to have a torn pectoral muscle, according to a source. More tests are scheduled to determine the course of action, but given that Burks was penciled in as a starter in the base defense, it leaves a hole in the D.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 10, 2019

It’s not yet known whether the injury is season-ending. Though, similar injuries have resulted in extended absences.

Burks, 24, was a third-round pick of the Packers last year. He started four games as a rookie, recording 24 tackles. Green Bay has Burks listed as a full-time starting inside linebacker in its most-recent depth chart.

With Burks sidelined, Ty Summers and James Crawford will likely compete for the starting job. Expect Green Bay to look at veteran free agents, too.

By Vincent Frank

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Report: Packers LB Oren Burks suffered torn pectoral in preseason opener

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