Rodgers sprawled out for a 22-yard completion in the Packers' opener in Jacksonville and caught a 2-yard touchdown pass for the third of four first-half TDs against the Lions.



Perillo, who served as the No. 2 tight end to Rodgers through most of last season, later added a 13-yard reception on the Packers' final scoring drive in the third quarter.

"It's always good to have two tight ends," Rodgers said. "It's not only Jared; it's Justin, as well. We all spell each other when we get tired or things like that, so it's obviously nice to have somebody else helping you out."

Cook, a 6-foot-5, 254-pound physical specimen, brought a "different flavor" to the offense, according to Adams. Still, that's doesn't mean his absence will force the offense to overhaul its plans.

That message was clear when Head Coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday that team plans to stick with Rodgers and Perillo as its primary tight ends going forward.

Rodgers possesses a different skill set than Cook, but he has a deep understanding of the offense after getting thrown into the fire as a rookie when he started five games and played nearly 500 snaps.

The same could be said of Perillo, who quickly earned the respect of Aaron Rodgers soon after his arrival as an undrafted free agent out of Maine in 2014.

"The thing is it's going to open up opportunities for Justin," the QB said. "He does it the right way. He works really hard. He takes a great approach to the game. He has a great preparation schedule obviously because he's out there and you don't worry about him at all. He just catches the ball and makes plays."

All of Cook's responsibilities don't have to fall completely on the shoulders of Rodgers and Perillo, either.

With the Packers taking seven receivers into the season, they could incorporate more four-receiver packages to stress the secondary downfield.

Although Cook only had six catches for 53 yards in the first three games, it appeared the Packers were making it a point to get him more involved in the offense at the time of his injury against the Lions.

Cook hasn't practiced this week, but the hope remains that he could factor into the offense again at some point this season.

Until that day, Rodgers is comfortable jumping back into the driver's seat at tight end. It's a role Rodgers has filled in the past and a job he doesn't shy away from now.

"I've been in this situation before," Rodgers said. "Justin and I are going to step in and do what we can to help the team."