Green Bay defensive tackle Justin Harrell is approaching bust territory.

The Packers' 2007 first-round draft pick revealed Friday that he has not completely recovered from an offseason back injury that required two surgeries. The injury is now affecting his legs and hip. Doctors are not totally sure what the problem is, but Harrell admitted that pain has been shooting down his legs and that he has "never been 100 percent" since the first surgery.

Harrell has 13 tackles in six games this season, and Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel suggests there is "speculation" Harrell won't play for the rest of the season. Harrell is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

"Just talking to the doctors, you really can't pinpoint what's actually going on," Harrell said. "It could be a variety of things. We've been dealing with my hip in the whole rehab process ... I still really haven't got on the field. Ever since the first surgery, I've never been 100%, really. Just covered over it."

Unfortunately for the Packers, Harrell's situation is sitting on a silver platter for those who questioned the wisdom of drafting him after a long history of injuries in college. The Packers are going to have to get something substantial from him next season or it's going to be difficult to avoid entrance into bust territory.

Continuing our weekend jaunt around the NFC North:

• Packers cornerback Al Harris' play hasn't dropped off since returning from a ruptured spleen, according to Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
• Chicago tailback Matt Forte injured his toe on the first play of the Bears' game Thursday night against New Orleans but has plenty of time to recover, notes Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune. The Bears don't play again until December 22.
• Bears kick returner Danieal Manning had more return yards Thursday night against New Orleans than the Bears had passing yards, writes Bob LeGere of the Daily Herald.
• Detroit defensive tackle Cory Redding, who went on injured reserve Friday, likely will need offseason knee surgery, according to John Niyo of the Detroit News.
• Lions receiver Calvin Johnson ranks sixth in the NFL in receiving yards but 26th in receptions, notes Nicholas J. Cotsonika of the Detroit Free Press.
• Patrick Reusse of the Star Tribune takes a look at Minnesota nickel back Benny Sapp, who figures to be busy Sunday against Arizona's passing attack.
• Other professional sports leagues should be watching the NFL StarCaps case closely, writes Brian Murphy of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The final result could affect how they enforce their own steroid policies.