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Packers QB Jordan Love injured his left thumb in the preseason opener against the Jets.

Love will undergo surgery for the injury but is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.

His availability for the preseason finale against the Seahawks is uncertain.

GREEN BAY – It turned out the sack Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love took in last week’s preseason opener wasn’t harmless.

Love tried to brace himself for impact as the New York Jets defensive line closed on him during a third-and-4 sack. He was able to avoid a long-term injury, but Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said his quarterback injured his left thumb on the play.

Gutekunst described the injury as a “ligament” issue. Despite practicing two days later, the injury will requ

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