Frank

Zombo

Zombo was released by the Chiefs earlier this year, but they will bring him in after a few Chiefs linebackers got banged up last week. Zombo has experience playing on special teams and at both inside and outside linebacker.

Zombo had an X-ray of his fractured shoulder blade on Thursday. “I feel 100 percent, I feel great,” said Zombo, “and so basically once they take a look at that, they’ll determine when I can get back.” Erik Walden is Pro Football Focus’ 27th-ranked outside linebacker through three weeks, so Zombo could regain his starting job in a few weeks.

The initial diagnosis was a knee hyperextension, usually a 2-4 week injury. Erik Walden will continue to start at right outside linebacker after rotating with Zombo against the Rams. Walden has just one sack through six games.

“You always hope that through competition that guy will surface,” DC Dom Capers said. “Nick will come in, and we’ll throw him right into the competition and give him a chance to go out and show us what he can do.” Perry should have the advantage over Erik Walden, Brad Jones, and Frank Zombo.

Playing in just his second game of the season last Sunday, Zombo pulled up lame. As he’s been doing nearly all year, Erik Walden will fill-in at right outside linebacker. Neal has resumed practicing, but remains week-to-week.

Zombo is out with a hamstring strain. Neal is missing this game with a knee injury, but has made substantial progress and could return for Week 11. Marshall Newhouse gets another start at left tackle with Clifton (hamstring) out.

Zombo was appearing in just his second game of the season thanks to knee issues. His status is uncertain, but he’s a poor bet to suit up against the Vikings. Erik Walden should continue to see the bulk of the snaps at right outside linebacker in Zombo’s absence.

Zombo has battled a hamstring strain among several other injuries this season. Clifton (hamstring) is targeting Week 13 for a return.

Erik Walden continues to start, but he hasn’t finished the past two games, giving way to Frank Zombo and Vic So’oto. The Packers figure to use a rotation in the playoffs, searching for the combo that will provide the best pass-rushing spark.

Quarless tore both his ACL and MCL in early December last year. It’s a tough blow to an intriguing pass-catching prospect as he’s in danger of missing the entire year. Tom Crabtree is Jermichael Finley’s backup.