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Photos: Jordy Nelson through the years

Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson greets fans as he rides a bike to training camp practice at Ray Nitschke Field on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016.
Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson greets fans as he rides a bike to training camp practice at Ray Nitschke Field on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016.
USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson, center, videos his wife Emily, right, and son after the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Feb. 6, 2011.  Photo by Corey Wilson/Press-Gazette
Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson, center, videos his wife Emily, right, and son after the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Feb. 6, 2011. Photo by Corey Wilson/Press-Gazette
USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson rides a youngster's bicycle to training camp practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015.
Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson rides a youngster's bicycle to training camp practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015.
USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) holds his son, Brooks, on the field after Packers family night on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) holds his son, Brooks, on the field after Packers family night on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Lambeau Field.
Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson celebrate a touchdown connection.
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson celebrate a touchdown connection.
USA Today Sports
wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) reels in  60-yard pass while being covered by Chicago Bears cornerback Cre'von LeBlanc in December of 2016.
wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) reels in 60-yard pass while being covered by Chicago Bears cornerback Cre'von LeBlanc in December of 2016.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson talks with receivers coach Jimmy Robinson  during the first day of the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation camp on May 2, 2008.
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson talks with receivers coach Jimmy Robinson during the first day of the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation camp on May 2, 2008.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers rookie wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrates his 29-yard touchdown reception with Greg Jennings against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 14, 2008.
Packers rookie wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrates his 29-yard touchdown reception with Greg Jennings against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 14, 2008.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jordy Nelson enjoys the Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown.
Jordy Nelson enjoys the Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers receiver Jordy Nelson dives short of the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
Packers receiver Jordy Nelson dives short of the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson stretches out a reception past Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu in the first half of Super Bowl XLV.
Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson stretches out a reception past Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu in the first half of Super Bowl XLV.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson  celebrates a touchdown catch against the Bears in 2014.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown catch against the Bears in 2014.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is greeted by Davante Adams and  Randall Cobb after a touchdown this season against the Seattle Seahawks.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is greeted by Davante Adams and Randall Cobb after a touchdown this season against the Seattle Seahawks.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown on a 80-yard reception against the New York Giants in 2010.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown on a 80-yard reception against the New York Giants in 2010.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson rides a bike on his way to a training camp workout.
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson rides a bike on his way to a training camp workout.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Randall Cobb celebrate a touchdown with a bobsled demonstration.
Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Randall Cobb celebrate a touchdown with a bobsled demonstration.
Ron Jenkins, Associated Press
Jordy Nelson is congratulated by Josh Sitton after scoring a touchdown in the 2015 Pro Bowl.
Jordy Nelson is congratulated by Josh Sitton after scoring a touchdown in the 2015 Pro Bowl.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown with Randall Cobb and Lane Taylor.
Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown with Randall Cobb and Lane Taylor.
Dan Powers, The Post-Crescent-USA TODAY Sports
Jordy Nelson catches a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys last season.
Jordy Nelson catches a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys last season.
Tom Pennington, Getty Images
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis  is penalized for holding as he defends an incomplete pass to Jordy Nelson.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis is penalized for holding as he defends an incomplete pass to Jordy Nelson.
Smiley N. Pool, TNS
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson runs away from free safety Adrian Amos last season.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson runs away from free safety Adrian Amos last season.
Jim Matthews/USATODAY NETWORK
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Jordy Nelson against the Seahawks in September.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Jordy Nelson against the Seahawks in September.
Jim Matthews/USATODAY NETWORK-Wi, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson grabs a touchdown pass against the New York Giants in 2016.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson grabs a touchdown pass against the New York Giants in 2016.
USA Today Sports
Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson spikes the ball after his first quarter touchdown against the Vikings.
Green Bay Packers' Jordy Nelson spikes the ball after his first quarter touchdown against the Vikings.
USA Today Sports
Aaron Rodgers is congratulated by Jordy Nelson after hitting a home run in the  Donald Driver Charity Softball Game  in 2012.
Aaron Rodgers is congratulated by Jordy Nelson after hitting a home run in the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game in 2012.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown in the 2015 Pro Bowl.
Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown in the 2015 Pro Bowl.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans in 2012.
Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown against the Houston Texans in 2012.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) does the Lambeau Leap.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) does the Lambeau Leap.
Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jordy Nelson sustained multiple broken ribs after taking a hard hit to his left side from Giants safety Leon Hall during a wild-card playoff game in 2017.
Jordy Nelson sustained multiple broken ribs after taking a hard hit to his left side from Giants safety Leon Hall during a wild-card playoff game in 2017.
Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty is unable to prevent Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson from scoring a touchdown.
New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty is unable to prevent Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson from scoring a touchdown.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson talks with head coach Mike McCarthy.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson talks with head coach Mike McCarthy.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions on Dec. 31, 2001.
Jordy Nelson celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions on Dec. 31, 2001.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Files
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson greets Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings after a game in 2014.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson greets Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings after a game in 2014.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson reels in a 21-yard reception while being covered by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson reels in a 21-yard reception while being covered by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson spikes the ball after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass against Houston in 2016.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson spikes the ball after catching a 32-yard touchdown pass against Houston in 2016.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and receiver Jordy Nelson celebrate Nelson's touchdown in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and receiver Jordy Nelson celebrate Nelson's touchdown in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson signs a boy's jersey on Family night in 2015.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson signs a boy's jersey on Family night in 2015.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers  and Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson  celebrate the game-winning touchdown during a 27-24 victory over the Dolphins in Miami in 2014.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrate the game-winning touchdown during a 27-24 victory over the Dolphins in Miami in 2014.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson beats Minnesota Vikings safety  Jamarca Sanford while scoring a touchdown on a 17-yard reception in 2011.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson beats Minnesota Vikings safety Jamarca Sanford while scoring a touchdown on a 17-yard reception in 2011.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is congratulated by  receiver Randall Cobb  after Nelson's touchdown against the Eagles
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is congratulated by receiver Randall Cobb after Nelson's touchdown against the Eagles
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown on a 80-yard reception during the first quarter of their game against the New York Giants Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.  MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown on a 80-yard reception during the first quarter of their game against the New York Giants Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. MARK HOFFMAN/MHOFFMAN@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson makes a 23-yard reception during the second quarter of the NFC Championship game in 2015.
Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson makes a 23-yard reception during the second quarter of the NFC Championship game in 2015.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jordy Nelson is pulled down by his face mask by St. Louis Rams Courtland Finnegan.
Jordy Nelson is pulled down by his face mask by St. Louis Rams Courtland Finnegan.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers #87 Jordy Nelson enjoys the Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown in the first half  during a 30-24 win by the Green Bay Packers Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Lambeu Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo by Rick Wood/RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
Green Bay Packers #87 Jordy Nelson enjoys the Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown in the first half during a 30-24 win by the Green Bay Packers Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Lambeu Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo by Rick Wood/RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson makes a catch in the NFC Championship game in 2017.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson makes a catch in the NFC Championship game in 2017.
Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams (17) celebrate Nelson's touchdown in the first half during the Green Bay Packers 34-27 win over the Detroit Lions on Sept. 25, 2016.
Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams (17) celebrate Nelson's touchdown in the first half during the Green Bay Packers 34-27 win over the Detroit Lions on Sept. 25, 2016.
Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Green Bay packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson warms up before a game.
Green Bay packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson warms up before a game.
Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel