Jordan Love injury update: Packers QB injures elbow in game vs. Bears

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love suffered an injury in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears in Week 18.

The star quarterback exited the game and was being evaluated by the training staff on the Packers sideline with an apparent elbow injury.

The Packers have clinched a wild card spot in the playoff picture, and an extended absence for Love could be devastating for the Packers' postseason hopes.

Here's the latest on the Packers quarterback's status:

Jordan Love injury update

Malik Willis has remained in the game to start the second half. Love came out of the locker room out of halftime and threw a few times on the sideline but Green Bay will continue to play with Willis on Sunday.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love's elbow injury, per the Fox broadcast: "That elbow is feeling better."

Jordan Love exited the game early in the second quarter, with 13:23 on the clock.

Love completed a short pass to Josh Jacobs and was tackled in the backfield after releasing the throw. He was hit by defensive end Austin Booker and appeared to bang his right elbow on the helmet of one of his offensive linemen.

Love is questionable to return to today's game the team announced on the social media platform X.

Malik Willis has entered the game in relief of Love.

Packers QB depth chart

The Packers have one quarterback behind Love on the active roster.

• Malik Willis

The third-year quarterback started in Weeks 2 and 3 for Green Bay after Love suffered a sprained MCL in the season opener. He led the Packers to a 16-10 win over the Colts, followed by a 30-14 win over the Titans.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jordan Love injury update: Packers QB exits game vs. Bears