Well then it would seem pretty likely that we will know what his status is on Saturday when Ferentz adresses the media, one way or the other. Best of luck to Brandon either way!
Either that, or the OP didn't go to the football page before posting. Seeing as how that the only forum where it is pinned to the top, it's easy to see how it could be missed.
I think the speculation on the cause of absence was the banhammerable offense. Thawks is the goods, here. Hope any discipline, if necessary at all, is internal and no suspensions. Want BW healthy and ready to go Week 1.