Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs underwent surgery on Friday in Los Angeles to repair a broken right ring finger.
The procedure was confirmed by Tom Pelissero of The Ringer.
The injury occurred during the first quarter of last Sunday’s victory over the New England Patriots while the running back attempted to stiff arm a defender.
According to reports from Packers Wire, the team officially ruled Jacobs out for the upcoming Week 10 showdown against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday’s final injury report.
While the team expects him to return in the next few weeks, the Packers are currently weighing whether to place him on injured reserve.
If the organization chooses that path, the team noted that Jacobs would be required to miss a minimum of four games.
Such a move would delay his earliest possible return until Dec. 20 against the Miami Dolphins, per official roster data.
If he avoids that designation, he could potentially play as early as Dec. 6 against the New Orleans Saints.
The Packers are managing their depth chart in his absence, with Chris Brooks expected to be activated from injured reserve on Saturday.
The roster currently features MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson and Pierre Strong Jr. at the position.
Johnson contributed significantly in the win against New England, recording a season-high 68 rushing yards and one touchdown, as noted by local sports data outlets.
This marks the second time this season Jacobs has missed action, having previously sat out Week 1 while on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
The team will make a final decision regarding his roster status on Saturday.
He will remain unavailable for all games against Minnesota this season.