Jim Owczarski

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had planned to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings for the entire week. After practicing Saturday and being re-evaluated in the morning, the Packers starting quarterback has been cleared to play and is active for the Noon kickoff.

The team is protecting itself however, as third-string quarterback Tim Boyle is also active. The undrafted rookie out of Eastern Kentucky backed up DeShone Kizer throughout the week.

Inactive for the Packers are:

WR Equanimeous St. Brown

S Josh Jones (ankle)

S Raven Greene

CB Deante Burton

LB Oren Burks (shoulder)

OL Alex Light

WR J'Mon Moore

In the middle of the week Rodgers said it could be reported that he sprained his knee against the Chicago Bears, but on Sunday morning ESPN reported there was no ligament damage around the joint.

Rodgers was seen in the locker room on Friday with a black sleeve over the knee.

The Packers' medical staff was expected to determine how Rodgers' knee held up during the Saturday practice before making its final ruling Sunday morning. It was a positive sign that Rodgers was at least able to practice and test the knee Saturday to learn how much mobility it would allow him.