Packers Getting Healthier, Only Four Sit Out Practice

The Green Bay Packers appear to be healthier as they prepare for Sunday’s game at Minnesota. Only four players sat out of practice Wednesday — safety Morgan Burnett with a bad hamstring, inside linebacker Joe Thomas with an injured ankle, outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks with a back issue, and corner Kevin King with a concussion. Receiver Jordy Nelson, the N-F-L leader in touchdown catches with six, took part in the entire practice and he insists he’ll play Sunday after a back injury late in the Dallas game. With rookie Aaron Jones excelling, coach Mike McCarthy is not sure if running back Ty Montgomery’s status will be issue — even after he was a full participant Wednesday with his broken ribs. Both starting tackles, Bryan Bulaga and David Bahktiari, were limited with their lingering injuries.