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 San Francisco 49ers. “Right now, we’re actually in the ramp-up process, trying to see what all the knee can take and how it responds to different things,” Jenkins said. It’s important that you be able to do something like that on the fly and have it be natural.” The Packers’ unofficial depth chart for Friday’s preseason opener at San Francisco has a first-team offensive line featuring Nijman at left tackle, Jon Runyan Jr. at left guard, Josh Myers at center, Jake Hanson at right guard and Newman at right tackle. “We need to see them play well and have some really good moments so we feel good going into Minnesota and that pass rush that they’ve got,” Rodgers said.

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What I’m seeing from the Cleveland Browns: O-line shakeups and other observations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the Cleveland Browns: O-line shakeups and other observations

New York Times  

The Cleveland Browns went through training camp with several key offensive players missing for various injury reasons. As the Browns head toward Sunday’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, the offensive line is set in four spots — and indications are that Jack Conklin, the team’s starting right tackle when he’s been healthy since 2020, will likely start at left …

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 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 …

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 …

Jenkins’ return has Packers feeling better about themselves
2 years, 3 months ago

Jenkins’ return has Packers feeling better about themselves

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Elgton Jenkins offered a mixed review on his return to the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday night that “if he’s not in the lineup, we don’t win that game.” LaFleur went into more detail Monday. “And I know this: Elgton holds himself to such a high standard that I’m sure …

Bears guard Teven Jenkins looks to secure starting role
2 years, 3 months ago

Bears guard Teven Jenkins looks to secure starting role

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Teven Jenkins’ journey to the brink of becoming a Chicago Bears starter included numerous peaks and valleys in a short period. Now Jenkins could be on the verge of securing the Bears’ starting right guard spot, though he still can’t be certain of the future heading into Saturday’s preseason finale at Cleveland against the Browns. “That’s …

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

Associated Press  

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

Packers place Bakhtiari on PUP list before training camp

Associated Press  

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

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 activate left tackle David Bakhtiari from PUP list
3 years, 1 month ago

Packers activate left tackle David Bakhtiari from PUP list

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has been activated from the physically unable to perform list as the 2020 All-Pro selection moves closer to making his season debut. Elgton Jenkins, a 2020 Pro Bowl left guard who has been filling in for Bakhtiari at left tackle, also wasn’t offering any clues. The Cleveland Browns released …

Packers’ Jenkins eager for toughest challenge of his career
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers’ Jenkins eager for toughest challenge of his career

Associated Press  

Green Bay’s Elgton Jenkins has spent his NFL career demonstrating he can thrive at just about every spot on the offensive line. “Certainly I do think there’s going to be a learning curve, playing out there at tackle,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “So Elgton was like, ‘Hey, coach, let me go out there.’” Jenkins, who started all 13 games …

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 …

As the Steelers march toward opener, an already unsettled offensive line is tweaked
3 years, 3 months ago

As the Steelers march toward opener, an already unsettled offensive line is tweaked

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — “They’ll be ready on the 12th,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said about his offensive line. The Steelers moved Chuks Okorafor back to right tackle for the entirety of Monday’s practice and put rookie Dan Moore Jr. at left tackle, where he played early in camp. It might not have been that big a deal if it weren’t so …

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

Packers OT Bakhtiari isn’t setting timetable for his return

Associated Press  

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

Associated Press  

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’ 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 …

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 …

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