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New
York Giants defensive back Derrick Martin (22) talks with
Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, right,
before an NFL divisional playoff football game on Sunday in
Green Bay. The body of Philbin's son, 21-year-old Michael,
was recovered from an icy river in Oshkosh on Monday. A
preliminary autopsy found that he drowned.
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GREEN BAY - Offensive coordinator Joe
Philbin rejoined the Green Bay Packers for Sunday's divisional
playoff game against the New York Giants after spending the week
away from the team to mourn the death of his son.
A Packers spokesman says Philbin and
the team decided Sunday morning that he would coach in the game. CBS
Sports first reported Saturday that Philbin would have a role with
the team.
The body of 21-year-old Michael
Philbin was recovered from an icy river in Oshkosh on Monday. A
preliminary autopsy found that he drowned. Several Packers players
and coaches attended a visitation Thursday and the funeral service
Friday.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said
earlier this week that the team was giving Philbin as much time as
he needed to be with his family.
