Rodgers misses practice with knee issue, but expects to play

@ap.news Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) watches Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) catch a pass on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers already has played through a broken thumb and injured ribs this season.

Now he’s dealing with a left knee issue as he attempts to keep the Packers in playoff contention. Rodgers didn’t practice Wednesday because of the knee problem, but says he has no worries about his availability for Sunday’s game against Minnesota. Rodgers says he expects to practice later this week.

The 39-year-old Rodgers hasn’t performed up to his standards numbers-wise this year, and injuries have been among the reasons.