Packers assess options on offensive line following injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

The Green Bay Packers are managing a critical situation on their offensive line ahead of Thursday Night Football against the New York Jets. Following a recent win, three players — Zach Bako-Bewele, Aaron Banks, and Donovan Jennings — left the game with injuries. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that Bako-Bewele will miss games, while the status of Banks and Jennings remains uncertain. If both are unable to play, rookie Jager Burton may step in. The team's roster currently includes enough depth to adapt unless all three affected players are sidelined, which would necessitate a roster move before their upcoming game.
- •Zach Bako-Bewele will miss future games due to injury.
- •Aaron Banks and Donovan Jennings' statuses are uncertain.
- •Jager Burton may start at left guard if both Banks and Jennings are out.
- •Packers have depth but may need to adjust their roster before Thursday's game.
- •Injuries reflect broader challenges in player health management.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — How the Packers can move forward on the offensive line
"Green Bay can handle their numbers issue on the offensive line with their 53-man roster and practice squad, if they want
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