Packers' offensive line crumbles: Belton injured, Bako-Bewele out for season
Green Bay faces a cascade of injuries along its offensive line ahead of Thursday's game against Atlanta.
What to know
- Zach Bako-Bewele is out for the season with a patellar tendon tear; his replacement, Anthony Belton, is now limited with an elbow injury.
- Starting left guard Aaron Banks is unlikely to play Thursday after missing two consecutive practices with a toe injury.
- The Packers must field a makeshift offensive line against Atlanta, with rookie Jager Burton and potentially Donovan Jennings as contingency options.
“With Bako-Bewele out, Banks unlikely to play and Belton now a question mark, it's unclear how the Packers will construct the offensive line for Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.”
Yahoo Sports/Packers Wire, Sports outlet · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 22, 4:40 PM
Zach Bako-Bewele Starting right tackleAnthony Belton Starting right tackle (after Bako-Bewele)Aaron Banks Starting left guardGreen Bay Packers NFL team
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Packers explore contingency options at left guard
With Aaron Banks unlikely to play and Jennings a question mark, the Packers could deploy rookie Jager Burton or Donovan Jennings at left guard. Defensive lineman Anthony Campbell and guard Jennings were upgraded to limited participants, offering potential relief on the line.
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Packers offensive line decimated by injuries — The Packers confirmed Bako-Bewele's season-ending patellar tendon tear and reported that starting left guard Aaron Banks did not practice for a second straight day with a toe injury. With multiple starters out or questionable, the team faces significant uncertainty constructing its offensive line.
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Belton added to injury report with elbow issue
Anthony Belton, now the starting right tackle after Zach Bako-Bewele's season-ending patellar tendon tear, was added to the Packers' injury report with an elbow injury and estimated as a limited participant during Tuesday's walkthrough.
“Anthony Belton added to the injury report estimation with an elbow issue. He's the starting RT now with Zach Bako-Bewele done for the year.”
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first by Packers Wire, 4d ago · also Yahoo Sports
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More injuries for the Packers O-line. Anthony Belton added to the injury report estimation with an elbow issue. He’s the starting RT now with Zach Bako-Bewele done for the year. Full report after today’s walkthrough:
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