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Green Bay Packers fans should rejoice as they unpack their Black Friday purchases: Bryan Bulaga has returned to the Packers' team practice on Thanksgiving Day. However, it's still unsure if he'll be able to play against the New York Giants on Thursday.
According to Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski, Bulaga participated in pre-practice drills. However, there is no definite evidence that he'll be starting the game against the Giants as the press wasn't able to see him participate in practice.
Head coach Matt LaFleur is not closing the doors on Bulaga being able to play. However, they're taking things one day at a time.
“It’s something that we’ll wait and see throughout the week, but I thought he looked OK,” LaFleur said. “He’s a pretty tough guy. I know if he’s able to go, he will.”
Bulaga has played in every single game for the Packers this season as he's an important component of their offensive line. He's been a fixture on the O-line ever since Green Bay picked him up in 2010.
He definitely gave his team a scare when he went down in the first quarter against the 49ers with that knee injury.
The Packers have prepared themselves in case Bulaga doesn't get back to full fitness on time. Yosh Nijman has been promoted from the practice squad and signed Cody Conway in his place. They also picked up Jared Veldveer from the New England Patriots off waivers.
However, the team will be the first to tell you that they prefer to have Bulaga back in full health.
