JACE STERNBERGER NEWS

Won't play against Lions Sternberger (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sternberger didn't practice all week and will miss his first game of the season. The second-year tight end will aim to return to practice next week with hopes of playing against the Panthers on Dec. 19. Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis are the only two tight ends currently on the active roster, but the Packers may call up Dominique Dafney from the practice squad again.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still missing time Sternberger (concussion) didn't suit up in Thursday's practice.

Impact Sternberger missed his second straight practice Thursday, as he appears in jeopardy of missing Week 14. The second-year pro appears to still reside in concussion protocol, so he'll need to be fully cleared in order to suit up. With both Sternberger and Mercedes Lewis (knee) missing practice Thursday, Robert Tonyan is currently the only healthy tight end on the roster.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No-go Wednesday Sternberger didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to a concussion.

Impact Sternberger was diagnosed with a concussion during last week's win over Philadelphia, he still resides in the league's concussion protocol. The team is a bit thin at tight end currently, with Sternberger and Mercedes Lewis (knee) both managing practice snaps Wednesday.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' RB/KR Ervin, DB Greene, DL Winn on injured reserve

Green Bay Packers running back/kick returner Tyler Ervin, safety Raven Greene and defensive lineman Billy Winn have all gone on injured reserve

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism

Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith believes a simpler approach helped the Packers deliver their best pass-rushing performance of the season

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers withstand late rally to outlast Eagles 30-16

Aaron Jones rushed for 130 yards and delivered a clinching 77-yard touchdown run with 2:36 left as the Green Bay Packers withstood a fourth-quarter comeback attempt to defeat the P...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Sternberger won't return to Sunday's game against the Eagles after being diagnosed with a concussion.

Impact Sternberger will enter the league's five-step concussion protocol, which he'll need to clear in order to play against the Lions next week. For the time being, Marcedes Lewis and Dominique Dafney will serve as depth behind lead tight end Robert Tonyan.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for head injury Sternberger is being checked for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Eagles, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sternberger went to the locker room for evaluation in the second quarter. Robert Tonyan, Marcedes Lewis and Dominique Dafney will handle the tight end reps for the time being.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Pats' Newton hits rushing TDs milestone for QBs

Cam Newton is the first quarterback in league history with four games in a season with multiple rushing touchdowns

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three receptions in Week 11 loss Sternberger was targeted three times and caught three passes for 23 yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts.

Impact Sternberger was on the field for just 16 snaps Sunday, but that was enough for him to tie the career-high three receptions he recorded in both Weeks 3 and 8 of this season. He's made strides in his second season, but he remains well behind Robert Tonyan on the depth chart and also played fewer snaps than fellow tight end Marcedes Lewis in five of the last six contests.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Momentum comes to halt Sternberger caught his lone target for a one-yard gain in Thursday's 34-17 win over the 49ers.

Impact Sternberger's positive momentum hit a wall Thursday, as he and the rest of the Packers tight ends were afterthoughts in the Week 9 game plan. He did play at least 27 percent of the snaps for the fifth time in six games, but Sternberger hasn't been on the field for more than 37 percent of the plays in any game this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers dealing with plenty of adversity during busy week

This hasn’t been an ideal start to a busy week for the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets career high in receiving yards Sternberger caught three passes for a career-high 46 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Impact One week after scoring the first regular-season touchdown of his career Sternberger set a new career high in single-game receiving yards. He also played a career-high 28 snaps and -- at least for fantasy purposes -- seems to have pulled ahead of Marcedes Lewis in the Packers' tight end hierarchy. While Sternberger is becoming more involved in the offense and the Packers like utilizing multiple tight ends, he remains both a distant second behind Robert Tonyan on the depth chart and a fringy option in most fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' depth helps them withstand injuries to key players

Consider the Green Bay Packers’ latest victory a testament to their depth

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds end zone in Week 7 Sternberger hauled in a three-yard touchdown pass on his lone target in Sunday's 35-20 victory over the Texans.

Impact Sternberger notched the first regular-season touchdown of his career and was the only Green Bay tight end to find pay dirt in Sunday's contest, but he finished third at his position in snaps and did not see another pass in his direction. While Sternberger was on the field for at least 30 percent of the snaps three times over the Packers' last four games, expect him and Marcedes Lewis to continue playing complementary roles behind top tight end Robert Tonyan.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers throws 4 TDs as Packers beat Texans 35-20

Aaron Rodgers threw for 283 yards and four touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers rebounded from their first loss with a 35-20 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jace Sternberger catches first regular-season touchdown vs. Houston Texans Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger's first touchdown of 2020 is a one-handed catch and run.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

No catches during MNF win Sternberger went untargeted during a 30-16 Monday Night Football win against the Falcons.

Impact Sternberger collected the first, second and third catches of his career Week 3 in a win against the Saints, after failing to record a reception over his first eight NFL appearances. Robert Tonyan had a monstrous night at tight end for the Packers with six receptions, 98 yards and three touchdowns against Atlanta, but Sternberger wasn't able to get in on any of the offensive production this time around. Sternberger remains the No. 2 tight end behind Robert Tonyan heading into Green Bay's Week 5 bye, as Marcedes Lewis (knee) continues to work his way back from injury.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' offense sizzling, defense remains work in progress

The Green Bay Packers have capitalized on the strengths of their potent offense and the circumstances of this unusual season to get an early jump on the rest of the NFC

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hauls in all three targets Sternberger was targeted three times in Sunday's 37-30 victory over the Saints and finished with three receptions for 36 yards.

Impact Sternberger atoned for a couple Week 2 drops by hauling in all three passes in his direction one week later. He finished third among Packers skill players in receiving yards Sunday and was on the field for a season-high 32 percent of the offensive snaps, but he remains only part of the mix behind top tight end Robert Tonyan.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Sternberger records first NFL reception Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger makes his first NFL catch in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • NFL.COM

Rodgers, Packers unbeaten with 37-30 victory over Saints

Aaron Rodgers passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten with a 37-30 victory over the New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' Aaron Jones making his case for contract extension

Aaron Jones’ bid for a new contract is paying early dividends for the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles with drops Sternberger was targeted once but did not catch a pass in Sunday's victory over the Lions.

Impact Sternberger received a few extra snaps Sunday with fellow tight end Josiah Deguara (shin) sidelined, but he could not capitalize on the added opportunities, dropping his only official target and also dropping another pass on a play that was nullified by a penalty. He is listed third alongside Deguara on the Packers' depth chart, but after two weeks is seemingly the fourth option among the team's tight ends.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE