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Packers' Sam Shields won't return vs. Patriots with concussion

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields won't return to Sunday's game against the New England Patriots after suffering a concussion.

Shields was inadvertently kneed in the head by Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.

The Packers' cornerback was taken to the locker room for further evaluation. Expect Casey Hayward to take more snaps in his absence.

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