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12-27-2013, 05:20 PM
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin -- Aaron Rodgers found out he would start against the Chicago Bears just like the rest of his Green Bay Packers teammates did.
At 8:05 Thursday morning, Packers coach Mike McCarthy announced during a team meeting that Rodgers would return for Sunday's game, which will determine the NFC North champion.
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"We were sitting in the team room, and he told us," Rodgers said. "That was the scene."
McCarthy's announcement ended weeks of speculation about whether Rodgers would return at all after breaking his collarbone Nov. 4 in this season's first meeting with the Bears.
"Every football player that plays in this game Sunday will have risk. I think we all understand that," McCarthy said. "So we've done our due diligence, we've gone through all the evaluations, and we feel it is time. Aaron is ready to play."
Rodgers returned to practice a month ago on a limited basis while waiting for clearance from team physician Dr. Pat McKenzie. McCarthy on Thursday would not discuss the process the team went through this week.
At 8:05 Thursday morning, Packers coach Mike McCarthy announced during a team meeting that Rodgers would return for Sunday's game, which will determine the NFC North champion.
More From ESPN.com
With Aaron Rodgers' return, the question isn't whether the Packers will make the playoffs, but just how dangerous they will be when they get there, writes Jeffri Chadiha.
From his arm and improvisational skills, to his ability to read defenses and make adjustments, Aaron Rodgers can do things that few other QBs can, Rob Demovsky writes.
Chicago's struggling defense recognizes the challenge it faces against Aaron Rodgers, but in terms of preparation, nothing changes for the Bears, Michael Wright writes.
"We were sitting in the team room, and he told us," Rodgers said. "That was the scene."
McCarthy's announcement ended weeks of speculation about whether Rodgers would return at all after breaking his collarbone Nov. 4 in this season's first meeting with the Bears.
"Every football player that plays in this game Sunday will have risk. I think we all understand that," McCarthy said. "So we've done our due diligence, we've gone through all the evaluations, and we feel it is time. Aaron is ready to play."
Rodgers returned to practice a month ago on a limited basis while waiting for clearance from team physician Dr. Pat McKenzie. McCarthy on Thursday would not discuss the process the team went through this week.