Packers QB Jordan Love's preseason opener was short and sweet, ending with a 65-yard TD pass on his third snap Saturday against the Browns.
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Love, in his first game action since he signed his four-year, $220 million contract extension a week into training camp, nearly pulled it off.in Brazil. LaFleur said after Saturday's 23-10 win that Love and most of the offensive starters will sit out preseason game No. 2 at Denver next Sunday because they will get the necessary work in Friday's joint practice with the Broncos.
Love played in all three preseason games last August in preparation for his first go-around as the full-time starter, but before last year, LaFleur never played
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