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Nelson still hopes to play

GREEN BAY (AP) — Jordy Nelson is slowly making his way back from broken ribs, though the Green Bay Packers’ top receiver is far from sure about his chances of playing in the NFC championship game in Atlanta.

Nelson returned to practice on a limited basisWednesday after missing last week’s win against Dallas. Coach Mike McCarthy said earlier in the day Nelson would focus on rehab work.

“I don’t know. It’s obviously a long ways away,” Nelson said when asked about the odds of playing against the Falcons on Sunday. “I’ve improved every day. Hopefully that continues.”

At least there is visible progress compared to the pain Nelson experienced two weeks ago after the helmet of New York Giants safety Leon Hall hit the receiver on the left side of his body while he was jumping to catch a high pass.

Nelson bent over in pain on the sideline. He was taken to the locker room on the front seat of a cart.

“I’ve never been like that before. It was the worst pain I’ve ever felt. Hopefully, it doesn’t happen again,” said Nelson, who added he did not suffer any internal injuries.

Asked if Hall’s hit was dirty, Nelson said, “I don’t know. I’m not worried about it. To be honest with you, my theory was if I don’t break my ribs no one talks about the hit.”

While the Packers have withstood the loss of Nelson so far in the playoffs, they have to deal with another worrisome injury in the receiving group after Davante Adams missed practice with a sore ankle.

Adams, who had a breakout regular season with 75 catches for 997 yards and 12 touchdowns, got hurt in the Cowboys game. He may not practice until Saturday .

Rookie Geronimo Allison was also added to the injury report this week with a hamstring injury.

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