Packers' Jordan Love forgoing training camp participation until new contract is done, GM says

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Green Bay Packers training camp kicked off Monday without the most important player on the team – quarterback Jordan Love.

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters that Love’s representatives informed him he would forgo participating in practices until a new contract is finalized.

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Jordan Love of the Packers looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 17, 2023, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Gutekunst said he feels like both sides are "close" in getting a deal done.

"These are big deals, they take time," he said, via Packers Wire. "Until we get that resolved, he will not be practicing."

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Love would be at practice but sitting out.

Last week, reporters were allegedly instructed not to bring up training camp or ongoing contract negotiations to Love. But the question was asked anyway.

Jordan Love of the Packers participates in drills during the team's minicamp at Ray Nitschke Field on June 4, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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That’s when someone stepped in and kept repeating "nope," as Love smiled. The media availability was cut off right there.

Love completed 64.2% of his passes last season, throwing for 4,159 yards with 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions over 17 games as he completed his first full season as the starter.

His most impressive start, though, came in the NFC wild-card round, when he led the Packers to a 48-32 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on