The Green Bay Packers are facing uncertainty over the return of quarterback Jordan Love after he sprained his MCL during their Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Although there was initially some hope that Love could be back sooner than expected, recent updates suggest that his return may be further delayed.

According to reports from The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Love has not been medically cleared to play, ruling out any possibility of him taking the field in the upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts. Head coach Matt LaFleur has kept the door open for Love's return, but it seems unlikely at this point.

The uncertainty surrounding Love's status forced the Packers to make some roster adjustments. He has been downgraded to doubtful for the game, with Sean Clifford being elevated from the practice squad to the active roster, as reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN.

As for Love's potential return timeline, Russini has described a comeback in Week 3 as a "long shot". The most optimistic projection suggests that Love could return in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, provided there are no setbacks in his recovery.

The initial timetable for Love's return was estimated to be three to six weeks, with some early optimism that he could be back sooner pending a second opinion, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. However, the exact duration of his absence remains uncertain.

While Love's injury is significant, it is worth noting that he will not be placed on injured reserve, as confirmed by coach LaFleur. This means that Love could potentially return before missing at least four games.

In the event that Love is not cleared to play, the Packers will turn to Malik Willis as the starter, with Sean Clifford serving as the backup.

The Green Bay Packers and their fans will anxiously await further updates on Love's recovery progress, hoping for a swift and successful return for their star quarterback. In the meantime, the team will rely on their backup options as they face the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday.