Packers activate O-lineman Aaron Banks ahead of Lions matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are set to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 25, at Ford Field. Offensive guard Aaron Banks returns to the lineup after missing the previous four games. The Lions will see the season debuts of safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays, both active despite prior injuries. Inactives for the Lions include TE Jackson Meeks and C Seth McLaughlin, while the Packers will be without LB Zaire Franklin and several other players.
- •Aaron Banks returns for the Packers after a four-game absence.
- •Brian Branch and Cade Mays make their season debuts for the Lions.
- •Zaire Franklin is among the inactives for the Packers.
- •Game to take place at Ford Field on October 25.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Packers get starting O-lineman back vs. Lions; see inactives here
"Here's who the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers tabbed as inactive ahead of their matchup at Ford Field.
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