One of the biggest storylines surrounding the Green Bay Packers in the offseason is that they didn't do enough to beef up the offensive line after cutting ties with Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins in the offseason. Sure, they re-signed Sean Rhyan and drafted Jager Burton, but the depth up front leaves much to be desired. Having said that, the cupboard isn't fully bare.
Zach Tom should be back at full strength after an injury-marred 2025. Ditto Aaron Banks, who suited up for 15 games despite the fact that he dealt with a myriad of ailments last year. On the other hand, Jordan Morgan will step in at left tackle, while Anthony Belton is expected to make strides at right guard.
When you add it all up, the Green Bay offensive line has potential, but it's also dependent on several variables to get going. This kind of uncertainty isn't great news for Jordan Love, who'll need to get optimal protection if he wants to get the Packers over the hump. And for better or worse, training camp will give him the first taste of just how good (or bad) his protection is.
The Packers are counting on the offensive line to stay healthy and improve
Instead of bringing in reinforcements, the Packers are counting on their returning offensive line starters to improve. Based on their past performance, that could turn out to be a risky strategy.
A first-round pick in 2024, Jordan Morgan lost the left tackle job to Rasheed Walker in 2025. He had a chance to showcase his talent at guard but was ultimately unremarkable. By not making a splash to replace Walker, the Packers are showing confidence in Morgan to become Jordan Love's blindside protector.
For his part, Aaron Banks was a solid guard for the San Francisco 49ers who landed in Titletown on a four-year deal worth $77 million last year. With Elgton Jenkins moving to center to pave the way for him, Banks was supposed to be an upgrade at left guard. He wasn't. The former Notre Dame Fighting Irish struggled to stay healthy and was a liability upfront. He'll need to bounce back, or his future with the Packers could be in doubt beyond 2026.
On the other hand, Anthony Belton, a second-round pick in 2025, left much to be desired at right guard. Green Bay is counting on him to make strides in Year 2. Similarly, the offensive trenches will look much better if Sean Rhyan can settle at center after making the switch from guard.
You could make the case that the only proven commodity upfront is right tackle Zach Tom. Unlike some of his fellow hog mollies, he's shown that he can perform at a high level if he stays healthy.
The Packers are making a risky bet to keep Jordan Love upright
By now, you may have noticed a trend: the Packers expect their starting offensive linemen to either stay healthy or make a substantial improvement. Basically, they're taking a leap of faith. Not surprisingly, they caught heat from analysts.
NFL analyst Warren Sharp ranked the Green Bay offensive trenches 27th among the 32 teams, citing Jordan Morgan's increased role and injuries on the right side. ESPN's Mike Clay gave them exactly the same spot for more or less the same reasons.
But leaving aside what analysts think, Jordan Love will ultimately have to deal with the inadequate blocking if the Packers offensive line fails to do its job. And however you look at it, that's not a position you want to put your quarterback in.
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