GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Packers quarterback Jordan Love is having surgery on his left thumb but is expected back for the regular season, general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday.

"From my understanding it will happen this (Tuesday) morning," head coach Matt LaFleur said of the surgery.

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Love hit his non-throwing hand on an opposing player's helmet during Saturday's preseason game. It appeared to happen on his final play of the game, when he stepped up in the pocket but was sacked by Jets DL Jay Tufele.

Love practiced Monday with his thumb wrapped, and was seen talking with trainers following the practice.

Gutekunst called the surgery a "little procedure" and said the team hopes to have him back at practice as so

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