Five starters on Packer offensive line practice together for the first time in almost a month

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The five starters on the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line practiced together Wednesday for the first time in almost a month.

Left tackle Chad Clifton was back on the field for the first time since hurting his right ankle Sept. 20 against Cincinnati.

His replacement Daryn Colledge moved back to his normal spot at left guard.

But he wore a brace on his left knee, as he comes off a sprain suffered a week-and-a-half ago at Minnesota.

Coach Mike McCarthy says he’ll decide by the end of the week whether Clifton will play on Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

But even if he can’t play, Colledge will stay at left guard, and rookie T.J. Lang would most likely fill in for Clifton.

Jason Spitz will move back to center, after taking Colledge’s spot at left guard.

And right tackle Allan Barbre is under the gun to perform, after the Packers brought back veteran right tackle Mark Tauscher this week.

Tauscher won’t be ready for at least another week, as he comes off knee surgery from last winter.

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