Lions-Packers Week 17 injury report: Travis Swanson suffers setback, misses practice with concussion

On Wednesday, Travis Swanson was a full participant in practice for the first time since suffering his concussion in Week 14’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a good sign that Swanson was nearly through concussion protocol, and just the optimism the young center needed entering an offseason in which he could become a free agent.

Unfortunately, it appears Swanson’s recovery took a huge hit on Thursday, as he did not participate in practice at all.

Last year, Swanson needed well over a month to clear concussion protocol after suffering the injury in New Orleans. The concussion lasted through the final five games of the season, and he wasn’t even completely cleared by the time the team did their exit interviews.

Now that this second concussion is lingering into its third week, there should be major concern about Swanson’s future in football. He has a big decision to make this offseason about his career and his well being. I hope he makes the right choice.

Here is the rest of the Week 17 injury report:

Lions injury report:

C Travis Swanson (concussion) - No practice
CB Nevin Lawson (concussion) - No practice
TE Eric Ebron (knee) - Limited practice
G T.J. Lang (foot) - Limited practice
T Rick Wagner (ankle) - Limited practice
DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related) - Full practice

Packers injury report

WR Davante Adams (concussion) - No practice
WR Geronimo Allison (illness) - No practice
G Jahri Evans (knee) - No practice
RB Aaron Jones (knee) - No practice
WR Jordy Nelson (shoulder) - No practice
LB Nick Perry (ankle/shoulder) - No practice
TE Richard Rodgers (shoulder) - No practice
LB Ahmad Brooks (back/shoulder) - Limited practice
DT Mike Daniels (shoulder) - Limited practice
DT Quinton Dial (knee) - Limited practice
CB Davon House (shoulder/back) - Limited practice
LB Clay Matthews (hamstring) - Limited practice
CB Damarious Randall (knee) - Limited practice
S Josh Jones (shoulder) - Full practice
G Lucas Patrick (hand) - Full practice