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Breaking down every position along Packers offensive line entering training camp

Breaking down every position along Packers offensive line entering training camp

The offensive line might be the most fascinating position group for the Green Bay Packers entering training camp. Aaron Rodgers isn’t concerned, but there is a lot to figure out over the next few months. Two big departures, two major injuries, several young returning starters and three rookie draft picks provide plenty to watch as offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich and coach Matt LaFleur attempt to find the best starting five for Week 1.

Here’s a full breakdown with analysis of every position along the offensive line:

Offseason roundup

Additions

Sean Rhyan (third-round pick)
Zach Tom (fourth-round pick)
Rasheed Walker (seventh-round pick)
George Moore (undrafted free agent)
Cole Schneider (undrafted free agent)
Caleb Jones (undrafted free agent)

Departures

Billy Turner
Lucas Patrick
Dennis Kelly
Ben Braden

The four departures played 2,030 combined snaps along the offensive line during the 2021 season. In response, the Packers added three draft picks and three undrafted free agents. The loss of experience here is notable. A veteran addition is still possible; Brian Gutekunst has a history of adding an experienced tackle option (see: Jared Veldheer, Rick Wagner, Dennis Kelly).

Left tackle

The Packers’ best two options at left tackle are David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins, who are both recovering from ACL injuries. Bakhtiari’s return timeline is uncertain; Jenkins injured his ACL in Week 11 last year and may not be ready for the start of the season. Ideally, Bakhtiari will return to start training camp and resume playing the left tackle position at an All-Pro level. If he’s not ready, and Jenkins starts the season on the PUP list, the Packers would have to call on Yosh Nijman – who started eight games there in 2021 – to be the Week 1 starter. Nijman proved capable at the position and is now entering his fourth season in Green Bay, but getting Bakhtiari back and close to 100 percent is…

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