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Packers WR Jordy Nelson practices, 'making progress'

Jordy Nelson surprised Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy with how much he was able to do in practice Thursday, but the team's No. 1 receiver still has hurdles to clear before he'll be allowed to play in the NFC Championship Game against the? Nelson has broken ribs and an illness that kept him home Friday. McCarthy plans to give Nelson and fellow injured receivers Davante Adams (ankle) and Geronimo Allison (hamstring) as much time as possible before any decisions are made.