Packers' offensive line shuffle continues with Banks and Monk getting
ruled out for Buccaneers game
[October 03, 2026]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers’ week of
upheaval on the offensive line has continued with the announcement that
guards Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk won’t be available for Sunday’s game
at Tampa Bay.
Friday's update follows the Packers’ additions of veteran guards Kevin
Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton — all former first-round draft
picks — earlier in the week. Zeitler and Tomlinson were added to the
53-man roster, and Becton joined the practice squad. |
Green Bay Packers guard Kevin Zeitler (70) walks past fellow lineman
Travis Glover on the sideline during practice Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026,
in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Steve Megargee) |
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Banks is dealing with knee and toe injuries, while Monk has a
quadriceps issue. Neither has practiced all week.
Green Bay’s guard situation has been a major problem through the
Packers’ first three games. Green Bay (1-2) ranks last in the
NFL in yards rushing per game (48.7) and yards per carry (3.0).
Banks entered the season as Green Bay’s starting left guard, but
this will be the third game he has missed already. Monk had just
one career start before starting each of Green Bay’s first three
games this year, but he's been ineffective.
Rookie fifth-round pick Jager Burton made his first career start
in Banks’ place at left guard during the Packers’ 35-14 loss to
the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 24. Burton practiced on a limited
basis Thursday with a groin issue and is questionable for
Sunday’s game.
The Packers also have ruled out defensive tackle Warren Brinson
(calf/groin) and defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (ankle).
Tampa Bay (0-3) has ruled out quarterback Baker Mayfield
(thumb), cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps), outside
linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (groin/shoulder) and tight end Ko
Kieft (elbow). Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his
first career start in Mayfield’s place.
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