Packers place right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele on injured reserve

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Packers place right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele on injured reserve
Summary

The Packers placed right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele on injured reserve following a torn patellar tendon sustained in Week 2 against the Jets. Bako-Bewele underwent surgery and is expected to face an 8-10 month recovery period. In response, the team signed veteran offensive guard Laken Tomlinson from the Cowboys' practice squad and added Mekhi Becton to the practice squad as well, waiving defensive tackle Eric Johnson II. Tomlinson has previous experience with multiple NFL teams while Becton aims to bounce back from his last stint with the Chargers.

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  • •Bako-Bewele tore his patellar tendon early in Week 2.
  • •He underwent surgery and faces 8-10 months recovery.
  • •Packers signed guard Laken Tomlinson from practice squad.
  • •Mekhi Becton joins the practice squad, replacing Eric Johnson II.
  • •Tomlinson brings extensive league experience to the line.
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  • 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Packers place RT Zach Bako-Bewele on injured reserve
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The Packers placed right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele on injured reserve Monday, the team announced.

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