Allison shelved

Packers add safety

The Packers left New England angry and injured.

Wide Receiver Geronimo Allison didn't even make the trip after suffering a groin injury last week in practice, may now be headed for surgery.

Head Coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Allison met with Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia over the weekend and while not aware of the diagnosis, said it was a "pretty big injury.".

Other reports surfaced that indicated Allison will require core muscle surgery, a procedure that will keep him out of action from four to six weeks.

A similar operation was performed by Meyers with Damarious Randall a couple of years ago and he was able to return in just over a month.

Defensive back Kevin King "will be challenged" to play against Miami this Sunday according to McCarthy after he left the Patriots game with a pulled hamstring.

Safeties Kentrell Brice (ankle) and Jermaine Whitehead (back) have been playing through injuries the past couple of games.

General Manager Brian Gutekunst reinforced the secondary on Monday by signing veteran Ibraheim Campbell.  He was claimed off waivers from the New York Jets.

Campbell is a former fourth round draft choice of the Cleveland Browns in 2015.  He has also spent time with Houston and Dallas, appearing in 43 games during his career.

To make room for Campbell, the Packers waived punter Drew Kaser. He literally was with the team for a cup of coffee, never even getting to put on a Green Bay uniform.  He was signed on Saturday as insurance in case rookie J.K. Scott's wife went in to labor to deliver the couple's first child.

The Packers made several contingencies in case Scott had to be with his wife, even having a private plane at the ready in Boston should he leave while the team was in New England.

That wasn't necessary as Scott punted Sunday night and Kaser was on the inactive list.

The baby is due later this week and with a home game coming Sunday, the couple should be able to expect the arrival.