by Jared Smola

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers left today’s game in the 3rd quarter with a right shoulder injury. He returned for a series in the 4th quarter, threw an interception, and then was yanked again. Rodgers looked fine after the game and stayed on the field to shake hands with some Tampa Bay players.

We’ve heard mixed messages about the severity of his injury, though. HC Mike McCarthy said the initial diagnosis was nothing more than a bruised shoulder. But beat writer Tom Pelissero from the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that “at various points in his postgame press conference, Rodgers said he thought the shoulder might be separated or dislocated, but wasn’t sure.”

In his post-game press conference, McCarthy was asked whether or not Rodgers will be able to play next week against Atlanta. “I have no idea. It’s too early to tell,” McCarthy said. “He was able to go back in and play the one series, so I think tomorrow morning like a lot of cases will have a lot to do. Pat McKenzie (the team trainer) has not had a chance to put him through a thorough examination.”

We should know more by tomorrow after Rodgers undergoes further testing. But this is a big deal. It’s a big deal for owners of Aaron Rodgers, but it’s just as big of a deal for owners of Ryan Grant, Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, and any other Packer. Green Bay’s back-up QBs right now are Matt Flynn and Brian Brohm. Flynn filled in for Rodgers today and promptly went 2-5 for 6 yards.

If Rodgers is out, even Greg Jennings will be reduced to a shaky fantasy starter. And the Packers will struggle to win a game. That’s how bad their QB depth is.

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