An NFC scout likens Packers OLB Nick Perry to former first-round bust Vernon Gholston.

The Packers' first-round pick, Perry suffered through a rookie campaign marred by injury and inconsistency as he made the switch from end to outside linebacker. "When I saw Nick, I saw more of a Vernon Gholston," the scout said. "(Perry) had a great (Combine), but (he's) not a consistently explosive athlete. ... He never showed that kind of 'juice' off the edge to really threaten. So I kind of worry about that." Perry's rookie year was hardly blockbuster, but his two sacks in six games are already two more than Gholston notched in his entire career. The Pack need Perry to step up in 2013, but it's far too early to declare him a bust.

Packers placed OLB Nick Perry (wrist surgery) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Perry hasn't played since injuring his knee last month and reportedly underwent surgery on his left wrist Tuesday. The Packers will continue to go with a rotation of Erik Walden, Frank Zombo, and Dezman Moses at outside linebacker. Perry will finish his rookie year with two sacks in six games. TE Andrew Quarless has been activated from the PUP list in a corresponding move.

Packers rookie OLB Nick Perry reportedly underwent surgery on his left wrist Tuesday.

According to NBC Milwaukee, the first-round pass rusher is expected to be placed on injured reserve. Perry first injured his wrist in Week 1, but played through it until injuring his knee in Week 6. He totaled 18 tackles and two sacks in six games, earning a positive pass rush grade from Pro Football Focus. With Clay Matthews (hamstring) in danger of missing Week 11, the Packers will have to rely on Erik Walden, Brad Jones, and Dezman Moses.

Packers OLB Nick Perry is seeking a second opinion on his ailing left knee.

Perry has been sidelined since Week 6. It's ill-timed bad news, as the Packers could be without OLB Clay Matthews (hamstring) for multiple weeks. Perry's status may not be updated until after the Packers' Week 10 bye.

Packers OLB Nick Perry was forced from Sunday's game against the Texans with a left knee injury, and is questionable to return.

Packers rookie OLB Nick Perry is playing with a wrist injury.

Perry hurt his wrist in the Packers Week 1 loss to the 49ers, and played with a brace last week. Perry played just 20-of-63 defensive snaps in Week 2. "(Perry) had the protector on (his wrist) all week. We just felt like, let's see how it goes, and if he's having problems extending and punching with that wrist, Erik Walden's back and we want to get Erik in there and play Erik anyway," said defensive coordinator Dom Capers. While the injury isn't considered serious, Perry is uncertain of his availability for Monday night's tilt against the Seahawks.

According to Pro Football Weekly, Packers first-round LB Nick Perry has already established himself as the clear-cut starter opposite Clay Matthews.

Perry will presumably start at left outside linebacker, with Matthews being asked to drop more into coverage. Also competing for roles are Erik Walden, Brad Jones, and Frank Zombo. D.J. Smith is expected to challenge A.J. Hawk for the starting ILB job opposite Desmond Bishop.