Packers lose Rashan Gary for season, possibly Eric Stokes, too

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The Packers are concerned about the possibility of losing another starter for the rest of the season.

Nine players were injured or needed medical treatment during Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions.

Gary suffered a tornACL in his right knee. Gary's season is over according to the coach.

There's concern that Eric's injuries were so bad that he wouldn't be able to play this season. He had a boot on his foot and was on crutches after he was injured.

Gary has six sacks and 31 pressures and is the most effective pass-rusher for the Packers. Through Sunday's games, he was third in the league in pressures.

He is a guy that just competes at the highest level and it's a huge loss. He is a leader on the team. He brings a lot of effort to the table on a daily basis. It's hard to replace a guy like that, so the other guys will have to pick up the slack.

Gary was a good candidate for a contract extension. The fifth year option on his contract was exercised by the Packers. It is not clear if he will be ready for the start of next season.

The Lions had injuries to running back and receiver. There is a chance that Jones could play against the Cowboys. The injury could keep him out for a long time.

Two players were taken off the field for evaluation for concussions and did not finish the game. Barnes was placed in the concussion protocol but LaFleur said Monday that he did not suffer a concussion.

"That was all precautionary, and I think that's just kind of the times that we live in right now and with what happened against Buffalo," he said. It was found to be not a concussion. We decided to shut him down because he was dying to go back in the game, and because of what happened in Buffalo.

The Packers' left tackle was out for most of the second half because of his knee issues, but he came back for the last series. Jon Runyan and Robert Tonyan came out of the game, but returned.

The Packers will host the Cowboys on Sunday.