Jordy Nelson Spotted on Packers Sidelines Ahead of NFC Championship
By Scott Rogust
The Green Bay Packers are three years removed from their last NFC Championship Game appearance, which ended in a blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons. In 2020, this Packers team is different, as they have the potential to upset the San Francisco 49ers to clinch their spot in Super Bowl LIV.
And they have a familiar face visiting with a front row ticket.
Ahead of Sunday's big game, retired wide receiver Jordy Nelson was spotted standing on the Packers' sideline at Levi's Stadium.
Former Packers receiver Jordy Nelson is here roaming the Packers sideline pregame for the NFC Championship.
— Olivia Reiner (@ReinerOlivia) January 19, 2020
Of course, Nelson knows how important this game is for his buddy Aaron Rodgers.
The 14-year veteran has hinted that he's inching closer to retirement in each passing year, and this season presents his best chance of returning to his first Super Bowl since 2011.
Imagine Jordy Nelson humming a little Fogerty here at the NFC championship game.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) January 19, 2020
"Put me in, Coach. I'm ready to play. Today."
Even though the Packers moved on from him in 2018, the team still holds a special place in the heart of Nelson. In fact, Nelson refused to retire an Oakland Raider, and signed a one-day deal to retire a Packer instead.
Green Bay will look to make a trip down to Miami, and they will have arguably their biggest fan cheering them on from their own sidelines in Santa Clara.