Packers OT Bakhtiari has appendectomy, won’t play Sunday
2 years ago

Packers OT Bakhtiari has appendectomy, won’t play Sunday

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari underwent an appendectomy Friday and won’t play in Green Bay’s game Sunday at Chicago. Thank y’all!” The Packers released an injury report Friday that ruled Bakhtiari out for Sunday’s game. This will be the fourth game that he’s missed, having sat out Green Bay’s first two games while recovering from a knee injury that required three surgeries and caused him to miss all but one game in the 2021 season. Green Bay’s Friday injury report also listed safety Darnell Savage as doubtful for the Bears game.

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Injuries creating plenty of uncertainty for Packers’ receivers on short week
1 year ago

Injuries creating plenty of uncertainty for Packers’ receivers on short week

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed passed a concussion evaluation after Monday night’s game, but is dealing with an ankle injury on a short week. Christian Watson has a hamstring injury that caused him to miss Green Bay’s 24-22 loss to the New York Giants on Monday night, while Dontayvion Wicks and Reed both have …

The Packers are searching for fixes to their injury-riddled offensive line
1 year, 2 months ago

The Packers are searching for fixes to their injury-riddled offensive line

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love spent much of the night running for his life. The pressure is on an injury-riddled offensive line as the Green Bay Packers attempt to bounce back from a 34-20 home loss to the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. LaFleur said the Packers got “manhandled.” “Obviously we’re disappointed with the way that we played, and we …

Packers place offensive tackle Bakhtiari on injured reserve as he continues to deal with knee issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Packers place offensive tackle Bakhtiari on injured reserve as he continues to deal with knee issue

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari was placed on injured reserve Thursday, his latest setback stemming from a knee injury that has limited him for the past three years. “He’s been battling and battling and battling to try to make it back.” Asked whether Bakhtiari would miss the rest of the season, LaFleur replied that …

Packers’ David Bakhtiari feeling frustrated that his knee issues have cropped up again
1 year, 3 months ago

Packers’ David Bakhtiari feeling frustrated that his knee issues have cropped up again

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari was hoping he had gotten past the knee issues that resulted in three separate surgeries and impacted his past two seasons. Bakhtiari missed Green Bay’s 25-24 loss at Atlanta and isn’t sure yet when he will return, though the Packers’ busy upcoming schedule doesn’t help matters. You guys hate …

Packers’ Bakhtiari details events that led to appendectomy
2 years ago

Packers’ Bakhtiari details events that led to appendectomy

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari was looking for some peace of mind a couple of weeks ago when he talked to the team’s medical staff about a sore abdomen. “I talked to my wife about it and I was like, ’If I feel the same pain, I’ll bring it up to the doctors tomorrow,” …

Packers O-line takes hit with LT David Bakhtiari out
2 years, 2 months ago

Packers O-line takes hit with LT David Bakhtiari out

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— The Green Bay Packers’ struggling offensive line was dealt another blow with left tackle David Bakhtiari missing their game Sunday against the Washington Commanders with a knee injury. Bakhtiari’s absence forces a change after coach Matt LaFleur did not rule out switching up the offensive line, which has been one of Green Bay’s biggest problems contributing to a rare …

Bakhtiari’s return gives Packers plenty of options on O-line
2 years, 2 months ago

Bakhtiari’s return gives Packers plenty of options on O-line

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Whether the Green Bay Packers will continue rotating David Bakhtiari and Yosh Nijman at left tackle remains uncertain. Packers coach Matt LaFleur worked Bakhtiari in gradually Sunday by having him alternate series with Nijman during Green Bay’s 14-12 victory at Tampa Bay. Although Green Bay’s offense had a disappointing day overall after reaching the end zone on its first two …

Packers’ Bakhtiari off PUP list as he continues his comeback
2 years, 4 months ago

Packers’ Bakhtiari off PUP list as he continues his comeback

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has moved a step closer to returning from the knee injury that caused him to play only one game last season. “We’ll see how I respond tomorrow, but as of right now, it’s a good checkmark on the day,” said Bakhtiari, a first-team All-Pro selection in 2018 and 2020. …

Packers’ Bakhtiari won’t make predictions about his return
2 years, 4 months ago

Packers’ Bakhtiari won’t make predictions about his return

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari says he feels better but won’t predict when he might play again as he recovers from a knee injury that’s now more than 1½ years old. “I don’t know how many days it’s been, but I’m just excited to wake up one day.” The Packers remain hopeful that Bakhtiari …

Packers place Bakhtiari on PUP list before training camp
2 years, 4 months ago

Packers place Bakhtiari on PUP list before training camp

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has gone on the physically unable to perform list, the latest setback in his recovery from a knee injury that caused him to miss nearly the entire 2021 season. The Packers gave Bakhtiari that designation Saturday, four days before they hold their first training camp workout. Packers coach Matt …

Packers won’t have OT Bakhtiari for playoff game with 49ers
2 years, 11 months ago

Packers won’t have OT Bakhtiari for playoff game with 49ers

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is inactive for Saturday night’s NFC divisional playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers, leaving quarterback Aaron Rodgers without his veteran blind-side protector. Bakhtiari, a 2020 All-Pro selection, had been listed as questionable on the Packers’ injury report after playing 27 snaps in Green Bay’s regular-season finale at Detroit. …

Jenkins’ injury causes issues for Packers offensive line
3 years, 1 month ago

Jenkins’ injury causes issues for Packers offensive line

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his ailing toe might not get as much protection as usual for the rest of the season. Jenkins’ injury further decimates a line that already is missing 2020 All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari as well as center Josh Myers because of knee injuries. “Certainly Elgton’s been a big part of this team and …

Fields hurts rib, Packers’ Jenkins leaves with knee injury
3 years, 1 month ago

Fields hurts rib, Packers’ Jenkins leaves with knee injury

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Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields was knocked out of a loss to Baltimore with a rib injury on Sunday, and the Green Bay Packers might have suffered a huge blow when left tackle Elgton Jenkins went out with a left knee injury in a loss to NFC North rival Minnesota. The Packers’ Jenkins, a Pro Bowl selection at left …

Packers OT Bakhtiari isn’t setting timetable for his return
3 years, 4 months ago

Packers OT Bakhtiari isn’t setting timetable for his return

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Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has used his big personality to make his presence felt in training camp even as he’s unable to practice. “I’m like really itching to get back out there,” Bakhtiari said Tuesday. We’ll see when it ends.” Head coach Matt LaFleur said the Packers are preparing as though Bakhtiari won’t be ready for the …

Packers won’t have Pro Bowl OT Bakhtiari for rest of season
3 years, 11 months ago

Packers won’t have Pro Bowl OT Bakhtiari for rest of season

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Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari will miss the rest of the season after the three-time Pro Bowl selection injured his knee in practice Thursday. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday he was “still kind of in the grieving process” after learning Bakhtiari wouldn’t return this season. It’s been a tough time for us.” Bakhtiari missed three games earlier this …

Packers OT David Bakhtiari agrees to contract extension
4 years, 1 month ago

Packers OT David Bakhtiari agrees to contract extension

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari has agreed to a contract extension that will keep the Pro Bowl left tackle off the free-agent market in the offseason. “I do love it here, and I love representing the Packers,” Bakhtiari said Sunday after the Packers’ 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. “Best left tackle in the …

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