The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Finley will undergo testing on his neck with the Green Bay Packers' medical staff Wednesday, according to a source.
Diehards Line:
Finley originally suffered the spinal contusion in Green Bay’s 31-13 win over the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 20 of last season, and then had his vertebrae fused. To this point, Finley hadn't been cleared. Possibly this is a sign that the bone has healed, the key to Finley's recovery. Or possibly, this is a final check-up of sorts in Green Bay. Either way, the Packers appear to be taking a step toward a decision on the six-year veteran this week. HC Mike McCarthy and GM Ted Thompson have maintained optimism. On SiriusXM NFL Radio two weeks ago, McCarthy said Finley is "doing everything and beyond to get himself ready" and that “In my mind he is a Green Bay Packer. ..." Stay tuned.