Randall Cobb has slowly been trending downward since his breakout 2014 season, but he may be back on the upswing after some offseason maintenance.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, the Green Bay Packers wide receiver revealed that he had ankle surgery roughly six weeks ago to remove a small piece of cartilage that was causing discomfort, per Stephania Bell of ESPN. Cobb added that he was feeling “great” now, and Bell reported that he looked spry as he ran during practice this week.
The ex-Pro Bowler Cobb was fairly underwhelming last season, catching 66 passes for 653 yards and four touchdowns. While that may have had a bit to do with Aaron Rodgers missing most of the year due to injury, the numbers were almost identical to what Cobb put up in 2016 with a healthy Rodgers.
Now however, Cobb could be Rodgers’ top receiver with Jordy Nelson gone. The 27-year-old has often been listed as one of the NFL’s worst contracts, but with health and opportunity seemingly on his side, this should be his chance to prove that he is worth the money.
