The Packers’ defense is ailing heading into Sunday’s game against the Lions.
Green Bay announced today that linebacker Clay Matthews and safety Morgan Burnett have both been ruled out, after previously being listed as doubtful.
The Packers also downgraded two players who were previously listed as questionable -- defensive tackle Letroy Guion and linebacker Datone Jones -- to doubtful. Players listed as doubtful hardly ever play.
Packers cornerback Sam Shields was already ruled out with a concussion, so Green Bay’s defense is seriously depleted.
Of course, the Lions won’t have any sympathy, as three of their key defensive players are out as well in defensive end Ziggy Ansah and linebackers DeAndre Levy and Antwione Williams.
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