Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Lazard (abdomen) will return to practice this week, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Green Bay hasn't officially designated Lazard to return from injured reserve, but LaFleur's comments suggest that could happen at some point between Wednesday and Friday. Since he's already missed three games since being placed on IR earlier this month after undergoing core-muscle surgery, Lazard is eligible to be added to the 53-man roster at any point. If Lazard responds well to his return to practice, he could attempt to give it a go Sunday against the Vikings, but a Week 9 appearance against the 49ers is probably more realistic.