JACE STERNBERGER NEWS

Handed two-game ban Sternberger was suspended for the first two games of the 2021 season Thursday for violating the league's substance abuse policy, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact According to Sternberger's personal twitter account, the suspension stems from an incident in 2020. The Texas A&M product recorded just 12 catches last year, and he's destined for a depth role again in 2021 behind Robert Tonyan. Sternberger will be eligible to return to the team following Week 2's Monday night clash with Detroit.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers TE Sternberger suspended 2 games under drug policy

Green Bay Packers reserve tight end Jace Sternberger has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers: Jace Sternberger entering make-or-break 2021 season There's no doubt that Jace Sternberger is talented and has the potential to become a very good tight end in the NFL. For one reason or anoth...

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Season cut short by injury Sternberger caught 12 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown over 12 regular-season games with the Packers in 2020.

Impact Sternberger played about 30 percent of the snaps on a per-game basis for the first three quarters of the season, but he went out with a head injury in early December, and he was a healthy scratch the rest of the way after clearing the concussion protocol in early January. He hasn't quite given the Packers the production they were looking for when they selected him in the third round in 2019, but he has also dealt with injuries in both his seasons as a pro. The Packers will likely give Sternberger another shot to show what he can do in 2021, but the team has quality depth at his position, so he may need to compete for a roster spot in training camp.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs safety Winfield inactive for NFC championship game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. won’t play in the NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers because of an ankle injury

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams won't have WR Cooper Kupp for playoff game with Packers

The Los Angeles Rams won’t have leading receiver Cooper Kupp available for their NFC divisional playoff game against the top-seeded Green Bay Packers

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Sunday Sternberger (coach's decision) will be inactive for Saturday's matchup with the Rams, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sternberger was a healthy scratch in the Packers' regular-season finale after clearing concussion protocol. Green Bay is opting to continue rolling with Dominique Dafney as its No. 3 tight end behind Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis. As a result, Sternberger will watch the team's playoff matchup from the sidelines.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Sunday Sternberger (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact The 24-year-old cleared the concussion protocol this week after missing the past three games, but he still ended up a healthy scratch for the final game of the regular season. Robert Tonyan, Marcedes Lewis and Dominique Dafney are Green Bay's three active tight ends Sunday.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears concussion protocol Sternberger (concussion) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Sternberger has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol and will return to action after a three-game absence. Robert Tonyan has established himself as the top tight end in Green Bay's offense. Sternberger has yet to play more than 28 snaps in a game as a result.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in practice Sternberger (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice session.

Impact Since sustaining his concussion Dec. 6 during a win over Philadelphia, Sternberger has missed three consecutive games. The 24-year-old has proven capable of submitting consecutive limited sessions between Wednesday and Thursday, however, a stark improvement compared to last week when he sat out all three of the Packers' practices. He'll still have to clear league concussion protocol, but Sternberger is trending in the right direction heading into a Sunday late afternoon kickoff at Chicago.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LaFleur says Harrison might make his Packers debut on Sunday

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there’s a possibility newly acquired defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison could play in the team’s regular-season finale Sunday at Chi...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back at practice Sternberger (concussion) practiced in limited fashion Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sternberger has been sidelined for three consecutive games due to a concussion. His return to practice, albeit limited, is definitely a step in the right direction. Still, he will need to clear the team's concussion protocol before he has a chance to return.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers RB Jamaal Williams inactive for Titans game

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams won’t play Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans after injuring his quadriceps in a victory over Carolina last week

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Week 16 Sternberger (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Titans, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old will be sidelined for the third straight game due to the concussion. Sternberger has yet to practice in any capacity since suffering the concussion Week 13, so his status for Week 17 also remains in doubt.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Sternberger (concussion/illness) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice session, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Sternberger's concussion has lingered, and an inability to gain practice clearance is beginning to threaten his Week 16 availability. The Texas A&M product initially sustained his head injury Dec. 6 during a win over the Eagles. If he's unable to rally for a Sunday night matchup against Tennessee, it would mean a third consecutive absence from Sternberger and likely increased opportunities for breakout tight end Robert Tonyan.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' LaFleur ready to match up with former boss Vrabel

All the concern about how well Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur would work with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers have disappeared near the end of their second season together

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not practicing Sternberger (concussion/illness) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Sternberger has missed back-to-back games while working through the concussion protocol, and he's now also dealing with an undisclosed ailment. Top tight end Robert Tonyan could see a slight uptick in targets during Sunday's game against the Titans if Sternberger isn't cleared to suit up.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not present at Tuesday's practice Sternberger (concussion) wasn't present at Tuesday's practice, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Sternberger has missed two games, and he remains in the league's five-step concussion protocol. The second-year tight end will need to take the field by Friday to have a chance to play Sunday against the Titans. The Packers will reveal an official practice report when they take the field Wednesday that should signal if Sternberger has made any progress.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' McCaffrey, Okung inactive for game at Green Bay

The Carolina Panthers won’t have 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey or offensive tackle Russell Okung for Saturday night’s game at Green Bay

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers: Jace Sternberger ruled out vs. Panthers in Week 15 The Packers have ruled out Jace Sternberger and Simon Stepaniak for Week 15. Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger won't be available...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Ruled out for Week 15 The Packers list Sternberger (concussion) as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Wes Hodkiewicz of Green Bay's official site reports.

Impact Sternberger remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and wasn't able to practice in any fashion Tuesday through Thursday, so his absence for the Packers' Week 15 game isn't too surprising in that context. With Sternberger out of the picture, Robert Tonyan could draw an extra target or two as the team's clear top pass-catching tight end, while blocking specialist Marcedes Lewis may see an uptick in his overall snaps.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP Sternberger (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.

Impact Sternberger is trending in the wrong direction to begin the week. He has two more practice sessions to take the field and have a chance to play in Saturday's matchup against the Panthers. Robert Tonyan and Marcedes Lewis will handle nearly all the tight end reps if Sternberger misses a second straight game, and Dominique Dafney should rotate in as well.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers rule TE Sternberger out for Sunday's game with Lions

Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions because of a concussion

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS