Packers Starting LB Oren Burks Believed to Have Torn Pectoral Muscle
By Parker White
The injury bug strikes the Packers' defense once again.
Green Bay was hoping to have former 2018 third-round pick in linebacker Oren Burks make an impact as a starter, but it appears he'll miss quite a bit of time, as he's believed to have a torn pectoral muscle.
Packers LB Oren Burks is believed to have a torn pectoral muscle, according to a source. More tests are scheduled to determine the course of action, but given that Burks was penciled in as a starter in the base defense, it leaves a hole in the D.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 10, 2019
It was initially believed when he left the Packers' preseason opener that he suffered a shoulder injury, but further evaluation has revealed more grim results. Burks will have more tests done to figure out the severity and how much time he'll miss, but he could find himself on injured reserve.
Report: Oren Burks suffered torn pectoral muscle https://t.co/GO8UdezQNE #Packers #GoPack pic.twitter.com/IFwR2Lpi3U
— Cheesehead TV (@cheeseheadtv) August 10, 2019
Burks appeared in 14 games last season, recording just 23 combined tackles. However, the Packers had high hopes for him this time around considering the turnover at the linebacker position and familiarity entering the second year of their new defensive scheme.