Green Bay, WI (WSAU) Some of the Packers walking wounded got some time off from practice on Thursday, while others returned to the field. The Packer practiced without pads as they continue to prepare for the Sunday night matchup with the vikings at Lambeau Field.

Nick Collins and AJ Hawk sat out ednesday but were back on the field yesterday. Charles Woodson, Donald Driver and Ryan Pickett were among those sitting out. Clay Matthews, Al Harris, Atari Bigby and Brandon Chillar took part in all phases of early practice.