When the Green Bay Packers selected Michigan linebacker Rashan Gary with the twelfth overall pick, the team was aware of a lingering shoulder injury. When Gary practiced at Packers rookie mini-camp in a shoulder harness, it was a scare to some, but the rookie doesn’t seem too worried.

Speaking to reporters after their first practice as rookies, Gary downplayed the injury, noting that he wore the brace at Michigan and was extremely comfortable doing so, so when the Packers medical staff asked him too, it was no problem.

“Yeah, when I got hurt at Michigan, I came back, and I wore the brace,” Gary said (via Pro Football Talk). “I’m comfortable with it, wearing it. Me and the trainers decided just to wear it. I feel comfortable playing with it, so I’m rocking it.”

When asked about the issue, new Packers head coach Matt LaFleur noted that the move was precautionary, and doesn’t see much of an issue with the brace just yet.

“I’ll probably get more into that with those guys as we move forward,” LaFleur said. “I think it’s just totally precautionary.” It's something that the team will obviously be monitoring throughout the season, but things seem good for Gary's shoulder at the moment.”

While Gary has been adamant throughout the draft process that his injury won’t hamper him from playing this year, there’s still a possibility he’ll need surgery in the offseason next year. Initially diagnosed as a torn labrum, Gary has denied those reports, and all signs point to the rookie linebacker being able to play for the Packers throughout the season without any issue.