Jordan Love likely could have played with his injury. However, the surgery needed fit perfectly with his timetable.

Love Initially Downplayed Thumb Injury Severity

Jordan Love didn’t believe his left thumb injury was serious at first – until diagnosis revealed a partial UCL tear.

“Skier’s Thumb” Diagnosis Requires Surgery

The Packers QB suffered the injury (medically termed ulnar collateral ligament tear) on the final play of Saturday’s preseason game, undergoing Tuesday surgery with LA hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin.

Month-Long Recovery Timeline Set

With return projected for about a month into regular season, Love had “no hesitation” opting for surgery given the early timing.

Why Surgery Was the Obvious Choice

“If this were midseason, we’d probably play through it,” Love told reporters via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “But with recovery time available, surgery was the clear recommendation.”

Targeting Full Readiness for Week 1

The procedure ensures Love will be at 100% for the regular season opener rather than risking lingering issues from untreated damage.

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