Injuries to test resourcefulness of Packers’ offensive line
4 years, 3 months ago

Injuries to test resourcefulness of Packers’ offensive line

Associated Press  

Green Bay showcased the resourcefulness of its offensive line Sunday as the Packers didn’t allow a sack despite playing parts of the game without multiple projected starters. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that right guard Lane Taylor is expected to miss the rest of the season. LaFleur said Monday that “hopefully we get him back in the fold here sooner than later.” The Packers responded by shifting Elgton Jenkins from left guard to right tackle and having Lucas Patrick fill in at left guard. Wagner failed to win the starting right tackle spot in training camp, but LaFleur said Monday that the former Lion “did an outstanding job” after getting pressed into duty against the Vikings.

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Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations
11 months ago

Packers must follow up a surprising season by dealing with heightened expectations

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur began the offseason with a message for a team that overcame inexperience to reach the divisional round of the playoffs. “Just because we got to a certain spot doesn’t mean that’s guaranteed moving forward,” LaFleur said Monday at his season-ending news conference. And the expectation is that when they come …

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 …

Packers’ Aaron Jones ‘highly unlikely’ to play Thursday against Lions
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers’ Aaron Jones ‘highly unlikely’ to play Thursday against Lions

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says running back Aaron Jones’ knee problem makes him “highly unlikely” to play Thursday at Detroit but likely won’t require him to go on injured reserve. LaFleur said Musgrave’s abdominal injury required a trip to the hospital and added that “certainly it was a scary situation.” “He’s got a pretty …

Packers sign Patrick Taylor off Patriots practice squad, release Dallin Leavitt
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers sign Patrick Taylor off Patriots practice squad, release Dallin Leavitt

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers boosted their running back depth by welcoming back a couple of familiar players, as they signed Patrick Taylor off the New England Patriots’ practice squad and added James Robinson to their practice squad. The Packers also released safety Dallin Leavitt, who had been on their active roster and dropped linebacker Christian Young …

Packers’ Gary, Walker, Alexander questionable for Sunday’s game with Chargers. Ford is doubtful
1 year, 1 month ago

Packers’ Gary, Walker, Alexander questionable for Sunday’s game with Chargers. Ford is doubtful

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary hurt his shoulder in practice Friday, leaving his status uncertain for Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Chargers. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Gary’s injury is “not anything long-term that we’re concerned about.” “Unfortunately there was a little mishap at practice, and we’ll see where he’s at on Sunday,” …

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 …

Jared Goff throws and runs for TDs, helping the Lions bounce back with a 20-6 win over Falcons
1 year, 2 months ago

Jared Goff throws and runs for TDs, helping the Lions bounce back with a 20-6 win over Falcons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff faked a handoff, dropped back and lofted a pass to a stunningly open Sam LaPorta. Goff’s tiebreaking 45-yard touchdown pass to LaPorta early in the second quarter sent Detroit to a 20-6 victory over Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in a rebound performance for the Lions. Detroit’s Amon-Ra St. Brown finished with nine receptions for 102 yards …

Packers hope healthy David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins can be NFL’s best left side again
1 year, 4 months ago

Packers hope healthy David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins can be NFL’s best left side again

New York Times  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — It’s been three years since David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins were healthy and consistently playing the type of football of which they’re capable. “They just had limited opportunities to be out there together at their best over the last three years because of those injuries, but they both look great right now.” In 2020, Pro Football …

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

Associated Press  

— 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 …

Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid
2 years, 2 months ago

Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY at WASHINGTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BETTING LINE: Packers by 4½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook AGAINST THE SPREAD: Packers 2-4; Commanders 2-4 SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 22-16-1 LAST MEETING: Packers beat Washington 24-10 on Oct. 24, 2021, at Green Bay. KEY INJURIES: The Packers activated WR Sammy Watkins off injured reserve and listed him as questionable after …

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

Associated Press  

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 experimenting on O-line with Bakhtiari, Jenkins out
2 years, 4 months ago

Packers experimenting on O-line with Bakhtiari, Jenkins out

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The uncertain status of their top two blockers has caused the Green Bay Packers to experiment with different offensive line combinations in training camp. The left tackle’s only appearance during the 2021 season was in the regular-season finale, where he suffered a setback that prevented him from playing in the Packers’ divisional playoff loss to the …

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

Associated Press  

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Packers’ Rodgers returns to practice on limited basis
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers’ Rodgers returns to practice on limited basis

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to practice on a limited basis Friday after missing the last two days due to a toe injury as he prepares for Sunday’s game at Minnesota. “He looked good throwing the football,” Packer coach Matt LaFleur said after Friday’s practice. The positive test forced him to miss the Packers’ …

Packers All-Pro tackle Bakhtiari to open season on PUP list
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers All-Pro tackle Bakhtiari to open season on PUP list

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers won’t have David Bakhtiari for the start of the season as the All-Pro left tackle continues his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The Packers have adjusted to Bakhtiari’s absence by shifting Pro Bowl left guard Elgton Jenkins to left tackle during training camp. Lucas Patrick, who made 11 starts at right guard and four …

Packers’ Rodgers focuses on offensive line as season arrives
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers’ Rodgers focuses on offensive line as season arrives

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers, the MVP quarterback who might be in his last year with the Green Bay Packers, and Josh Myers, the rookie center, weren’t on the same page during Thursday’s training camp practice. “It’s important that he feels the urgency in my demeanor moving forward, especially with potentially a young person playing next to him,” Rodgers …

Packers’ versatile offensive line keeps overcoming injuries
4 years ago

Packers’ versatile offensive line keeps overcoming injuries

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers are shuffling their offensive line again this week due to injuries, with rookie guard Jon Runyan Jr. potentially making his first career start against his father’s old team. “We’ve been able to roll a lot of guys in on the offensive line, started a lot of combinations,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “Growing up, it’s a …

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