Green Bay PackersquarterbackJordan Lovewas injured in the second quarter of the team's Week 16 game against theChicago Bears.
Love's injury occurred when he was hit by Bears defensive linemanAustin Booker. Booker lowered his head and hit Love square in the helmet while bringing the 27-year-old quarterback to the ground.
Love remained down on the ground after the play and was unable to get up. The Packers' medical staff quickly came out to tend to him as the officials flagged Booker for a 15-yard penalty.
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Love was able to run off the field under his own power but went straight into the blue medical tent. After a brief evaluation, he was taken to the locker room.
Jordan Love injury update
ThePackers have officially ruled Love outfor the remainder of Saturday's game because of a concussion. He had originally been deemed "questionable" to return but the team announced he would not return after halftime.
Love completed 8 of 13 passes for 77 yards before leaving the game. Green Bay was leading Chicago 3-0 when he exited.
Who is the Packers backup QB?
Malik Willisis the Packers' backup quarterback and checked into the game to replace Love after he was injured.
Willis, 26, is a four-year pro who is in his second season with the Packers. He was a third-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Liberty and has completed 63.4% of his career passes for 913 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions.
Willis went 2-0 in two starts in relief of Love last season with the Packers and has a career record of 3-2 as a starter. The 6-1, 225-pound signal-caller is well-known for his mobility and has 301 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 55 career carries.
Packers QB depth chart
The Packers have three quarterbacks currently in their organization. They are as follows:
Jordan Love
Malik Willis
Clayton Tune (practice squad)
Tune was not elevated for Saturday's game, so the Packers do not have another quarterback available behind Willis against the Bears.
Fox Sports' Erin Andrews reported Packers coach Matt LaFleur told her the team's emergency QB would likely be starting running Josh Jacobs if Willis needs to leave the game for any reason.
(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jordan Love injury update: Packers QB exits game vs. Bears
