Fifteen days after surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb, Packers quarterback Jordan Love was a full participant in practice in Green Bay on Wednesday.

With the Week 1 opener at Lambeau Field in 11 days, Love’s return to practice is a welcome sight for the Packers. They host NFC North champion Detroit in the regular-season opener Sept. 7.

Love has been a limited participant in practice since hitting his hand on a helmet when he was sacked by Jay Tufele in the Packers’ 30-10 loss in their preseason opener against the New York Jets.

The Packers were 0-2 against the Lions last season. Love had one touchdown, one interception and completed 35 of 59 passes for 479 yards in two narrow defeats (24-14 and 34-31).

Love passed for 3,389 yards and 25 touchdowns against 11 interceptions i

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