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Jager Burton earns attention for Packers starting left guard role

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jager Burton earns attention for Packers starting left guard role

Summary

Green Bay Packers rookie Jager Burton is gaining traction for the starting left guard position as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Coach Matt LaFleur indicated that Burton may start due to veteran Aaron Banks' ongoing knee problems, which have limited Banks' participation in training camp. Despite an initial hamstring injury this summer, Burton has returned to practice and played 36 snaps in a recent preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If the season began today, Burton would be alongside a revamped offensive line, which includes Jordan Morgan at left tackle and Sean Rhyan at center.

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Status Watch

•Burton has impressed coaches despite initial injury setbacks.
•Aaron Banks has struggled with knee issues throughout training camp.
•Burton played in the Packers' recent preseason game on August 13.
•If the season started tomorrow, Burton would start at left guard.

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What they're saying

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur made a very revealing statement earlier on Friday when he suggested that the team could in fact have a true competition on their hands at left guard, where second-year pro Jager Burton has been shining in lieu of the hurt current starter, Aaron Banks. Matt LaFleur says rookie […] The post What are the Packers’ Options for Aaron Banks Moving Forward? appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports