Packers face tackle depth issues entering 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are grappling with tackle depth concerns ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Only four pure tackles are listed on the roster, with Zach Tom’s availability uncertain after knee surgery. The team has seen significant turnover in the offensive line since 2023, with Jordan Morgan expected to start at left tackle despite limited full-time experience. Beyond the starters, the backups include players with minimal experience at tackle, raising questions about team depth. With little room for error, the Packers need their tackle selections to perform effectively as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Packers lack depth with just four pure tackles on the roster.
- •Zach Tom's status is uncertain after significant knee surgery.
- •Jordan Morgan transitions to starting left tackle with limited experience.
- •Backup options have little tackle experience at the NFL level.
- •Team has undergone major offensive line changes since 2023.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Packers tackle depth will be tested in 2026
"The Packers don’t have many tackles, and the ones they do raise some questions.
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