Packers' Aaron Rodgers: Could be held out of preseason opener

Rodgers was held out of Thursday's practice in order to rest, which is also an indication that he will be held out of Sunday's preseason opener, according to Jason Wilde of ESPN.com

Analysis:

Rodgers is not dealing with any sort of injury, but the Packers will play five preseason games compared to the four that 30 others team will play, and it appears the team will avoid taking any chances with Rodgers' health early on. A final call on Rodgers' status for Sunday's game will likely be made and announced Friday.