"Don is getting better," McCarthy said. "We'll see if he'll be available. We've got Marshall ready to play, he took the reps this week, but Don will be close."
NOTES: McCarthy confirmed reports that TE Jermichael Finley had spinal fusion surgery this week in Pittsburgh. "I'm looking forward to hearing from Jermichael, seeing him," McCarthy said. "My understanding is, through our medical staff, that it was a successful surgery." Finley sustained a season-ending bruised spinal cord in the Packers' win over Cleveland on Oct. 20. The playing future for Finley,
Football jerseys authentic, a sixth-year pro who will be a free agent after this season, is uncertain. ... McCarthy said no timetable is in place for how soon Rodgers could return to the field. ... CB Sam Shields (hamstring) didn't practice Friday but is probable for Sunday's game. Also probable are linebackers Clay Matthews (thumb) and Mike Neal (abdomen) and defensive linemen Ryan Pickett (knee) and Johnny Jolly (groin). LB Nick Perry (foot/ankle), who didn't practice this week, is doubtful.