The Green Bay Packers already have a major injury concern during their week of organized team activities (OTAs).
However, it is an injury from their newest head coach.
Head Coach Matt LaFleur suffered a torn Achilles tendon playing basketball Wednesday evening.
The injury happened while playing the game ‘Knockout.’
Reported from NFL’s Michael Silver, LaFleur will undergo surgery to repair the torn tendon on Sunday.
He will be coaching from a cart for the rest of OTAs and through mandatory minicamp.
One significant piece of the Packers' new-look offense will be severely hobbled during the rest of the offseason and beyond: New coach Matt LaFleur suffered a torn Achilles' tendon playing in a Knockout game on a Lambeau hoops court Wednesday night and will have surgery Sunday…
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) May 31, 2019
Green Bay hired LaFleur in January, replacing former Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike McCarthy after 13 seasons.
Although he was active in the coaching drills, the former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator will rely on his assistant coaches to teach the on-field activities.
I loved seeing Matt LaFleur’s energy on the practice field during OTAs. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn Achilles playing basketball and will have surgery on Sunday. I feel horrible for him as it seems being active is part of his DNA. Hoping it’s a quick recovery. #Packers
— Brice Christianson (@wisconsinbrice) May 31, 2019
The Packers’ OTAs are scheduled through June 6, and mandatory minicamp is set for June 11-13.
The players will be off after the June minicamp, but are to report for training camp on July 25.