Aaron Banks confirms he did not require knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Green Bay Packers left guard Aaron Banks addressed speculation about his knee injury on August 16, stating he has not undergone surgery. Banks, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list, is dealing with tendinitis that has limited his participation to individual drills. He missed the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading to increased playing time for teammates Jacob Monk and Jager Burton. Banks is optimistic about recovering in time for the regular season, as he continues to manage the injury sustained during offseason workouts.
- •Aaron Banks activated from the physically unable to perform list.
- •He is experiencing tendinitis in his knee but did not have surgery.
- •Banks has only participated in individual drills recently.
- •He missed the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •Jacob Monk and Jager Burton received first-team reps in his absence.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Banks did not have knee surgery
"The Green Bay Packers’ projected starting left guard is dealing with tendinitis in his knee
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