Packers face guard competition with Anthony Belton's uncertain role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
During training camp, Green Bay Packers’ Anthony Belton has struggled for positioning in a competitive guard battle. Though viewed as a candidate for right guard, he has primarily been practicing at tackle, hindering his progress. As rookie Jager Burton and Jacob Monk make strides, Belton's future appears uncertain as a potential swing tackle. Head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledges the need for more evaluation as the preseason progresses.
- •Belton is primarily training at tackle despite expectations to compete for guard.
- •Burton is impressing in camp, threatening established players like Aaron Banks.
- •LaFleur suggests more evaluation time is needed for Belton's role.
- •The Packers are experimenting with linemen to find the optimal combination.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Are Packers mishandling Anthony Belton amid guard position battle?
"Anthony Belton is supposedly in Green Bay's guard battle but has played tackle for most of training camp, and is now at risk of falling behind.
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