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Posted: 12/23/2008 9:54pm et

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (knee) suffered a bruised knee in the team's Week 16 game. His status for Week 17 is uncertain.

The Huddle Take: Driver was fairly impressive in Monday's loss to the Bears, but may be limited if he plays at all this week against the Lions. If he does play, consider it a solid start due to the opponent, but be mindful of the late week injury reports before starting him.

Posted: 11/27/2008 12:02am et

The Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (knee, turf toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26, but he is likely to play in Week 13.

The Huddle Take: The veteran receiver Donald Driver remains a key part of the Packer offense and with him being limited with injury problems this season the Green Bay offense has been less effective at times. WR Greg Jennings has taken over the No. 1 wideout role for the team but look for Driver to continue to contribute as long as the injuries don't keep him off the field altogether. Driver is a solid No. 2 receiver for the rest of 2008.

Posted: 11/21/2008 6:40pm et

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 21, and is listed as probable for Week 12.

The Huddle Take: Good news for Driver owners hoping he can be a part of what looks like will be a shoot-out Monday night in New Orleans. However, keep in mind he's not only battling a knee, he's also dealing with turf toe. And more importantly, he'll have his father's beating, allegedly at the hands of Houston police, weighing heavily on his mind.

Posted: 11/21/2008 12:17pm et

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Packers WR Donald Driver missed his second straight day of practice Thursday, Nov. 20, to rest his turf toe and tend to a family emergency. The duration of his absence is unknown, but he is expected to play Monday, Nov. 24.

The Huddle Take: In addition to the turf toe, Driver is dealing with the alleged beating of his father by Houston police. It sounds as if he'll be in the lineup Monday, but there's enough stuff on Driver's plate that you should at least have a backup plan if late word comes down he won't be available.

Posted: 11/20/2008 12:17pm et

The Associated Press reports the family of Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver claims Driver's father, Marvin Driver Jr., was beaten by police in Houston, causing him to be hospitalized. The family issued a statement saying Driver was stopped for outstanding traffic warrants and was to be taken to jail, but was beaten before getting there. He can communicate through notes and has described "the torture he went through," according to the family. Houston police issued a statement saying after the arrest, Marvin Driver Jr. was placed in the back of a patrol unit, and when he got to jail he was unresponsive and paramedics were called.

The Huddle Take: No indication yet on if Driver will head to Houston to be with his father or if this incident will impact Driver's playing status for this weekend.

Posted: 11/19/2008 10:04pm et

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (toe) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. He is being given time off to heal a turf toe and several other aches and pains.

The Huddle Take: Driver has not been the wideout we are accustomed to seeing this season mainly due to the changing of quarterbacks in Green Bay. However, he is still a quality No. 2 receiver for the Packers and fantasy teams when he is completely healthy. Look for Driver to struggle for consistent numbers for the remainder of the season since turf toe injuries tend to linger and hamper production.

Posted: 11/17/2008 5:46pm et

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (toe) may get a day off practice this week but is expected to play in the team's Week 12 game.

The Huddle Take: It's hard to picture Driver being a 100 percent with a bad toe, but he's proven his toughness over the years. Don't count him out, but at the same time it'd be nice to hear he could practice at full speed Thursday or Friday. We'll keep an eye on it.