Laken Tomlinson adjusts to right guard role for Green Bay Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Laken Tomlinson is adapting to playing right guard for the Green Bay Packers following a Week 8 lineup change. Despite having minimal past experience at this position, he reports good adjustment ahead of the Packers' Week 9 game against the New England Patriots. The shift comes as starting left guard Aaron Banks returns, necessitating Tomlinson's transition to keep him in the starting lineup. Limited practice time prior to the last game due to a Thursday night schedule made the switch challenging, but he feels more comfortable with additional practice this week.
- •Tomlinson has primarily played left guard throughout his career.
- •Green Bay's coaching staff valued his strong performance enough to keep him starting.
- •The Packers face the New England Patriots in Week 9.
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"The Green Bay Packers made an unexpected lineup decision in Week 8, assigning Laken Tomlinson to right guard despite the veteran having started at that position just once during his 12-year NFL career. Tomlinson said he is adjusting well to the new position, although the switch proved more challenging last week because of the condensed [...]
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