Swain Ready If More Opportunities Come His Way

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Brett Swain has made some impact plays as a coverage man on special teams so far this season, but with fellow wide receiver Jordy Nelson sidelined this week with a knee injury, he is looking to contribute on offense now as well.

Nelson sustained a sprained knee on Sunday on a first-quarter punt return, and with him out, Swain saw some time against the Lions when the Packers used four wideouts. It was the second game this season that he saw time at receiver, also getting some reps at St. Louis when James Jones and Greg Jennings both left the game briefly with injuries.

"It's pretty exciting to kind of know that you are going to get some offensive plays in, but you've got to concentrate during the week and know that you have to put the work in to be able to perform well on Sunday," Swain said. "You've also got to remember that you're still a special teams player and you've got to put the work in there to continue to be a player on special teams. But it's definitely ex..

Source: Packers.com
 

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