#FREEJORDY: Packers WR Jordy Nelson said he could play Sunday

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Randall Cobb thought about putting “FREE JORDY” on his hat or perhaps using the hashtag #FREEJORDY on Twitter after the Green Bay Packers’ practice during organized team activities on Thursday. But slowly, Jordy Nelson is being acclimated into the offense this offseason.

Even though Nelson won’t be cleared for 11-on-11 drills until July, the Pro Bowl receiver, who missed all of last season after he blew out his right knee in training camp, was seen catching passes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers off to the side on Thursday and proclaimed himself ready to return.

After missing all of last season, Jordy Nelson is eager to get back on the field. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“If there’s a game Sunday, I’m playing,” Nelson said Thursday.

“Free Jordy,” Cobb said. “I’m still waiting for him to be cut free. Hopefully here soon, but that’s not my job to …

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