Packers RB Aaron Jones out 1-2 weeks with MCL sprain

The Green Bay Packers avoided the worst case scenario with their top running back.

The team confirmed that veteran RB Aaron Jones will be sidelined for approximately 1-2 weeks after sustaining a mild MCL sprain during the team’s 17-0 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Jones sustained the injury when he was tackled to the field after a six-yard gain towards the end of the third quarter. He was helped off the field by Packers’ medical trainers, and was apparently in tears back in the locker room because he feared the injury was going to put him out of action for the long term.

The 26-year old, who is in the first season of a four-year, $48 million contract, has amassed 541 rushing yards on 123 carries, and three touchdowns over a span of 10 games so far this season.