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Let Jordan Morgan Focus On One Position
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Let Jordan Morgan Focus On One Position

Originally posted on PackersTalk.com  |  By Carter Semb  |  Last updated Sep 25, 2025 8:17 AM ET

Jordan Morgan isn’t off to the start that many were hoping for or even expected. The second-year tackle had an outstanding preseason. After missing most of his rookie season due to injury, Morgan came back and showed everyone why the Packers drafted him with the 25th overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft. He was widely thought of as one of the most improved players on the team.

The regular season has been a different story. Injuries have forced Morgan into playing unfamiliar positions against three stout defensive fronts. It’s not uncommon for the Packers to cross-train their offensive linemen at multiple positions. Zach Tom and Elgton Jenkins are prime examples of players who have taken reps all across the offensive line. Morgan is the latest example.

“He’s attacked it with a great mindset and attitude. That could be frustrating for a lot of players,” LaFleur said earlier this season. “You want to get into a groove and stay in one spot. That’s one of those things that’s allowed us to be flexible up front is our ability to train these guys at other spots. It might not be the best for the short term, but in the long term, it’s the best play.”

The Short-Term is a Struggle

Since the start of the 2025 season, Jordan Morgan has already played 153 offensive snaps. Those snaps have come at three different positions. He’s played 108 snaps at left guard, 15 snaps at right guard, and 30 snaps at right tackle. As a rookie, Morgan played 120 snaps at left guard and 65 at right guard. He has yet to play his natural position of left tackle in a regular-season game.

Regardless of the position, Jordan Morgan’s performance has been poor. He has an overall PFF grade of 42.0 through three games. His pass block grade of 43.4 ranks 157th out of 184 qualified linemen. As bad as those scores are, his grade against the Browns on Sunday was even lower (40.7).

Clearly, something needs to change. Jordan Morgan is being asked to do too much, and it’s becoming detrimental to both the deal and his personal development. Matt LaFleur acknowledged that on Monday. When asked if they were spreading Morgan too thin, Matt LaFleur responded by saying, “I think there’s some merit to that for sure. Especially when you look at last Sunday, playing multiple spots in one game.”

Looking Back At the Preseason

Throughout training camp, Jordan Morgan played primarily at one position. Rasheed Walker missed a lot of time due to an injury, so Morgan took the bulk of the reps at left tackle. In three preseason games at left tackle, Morgan earned a PFF grade of 75.6. He finished the preseason only allowing one pressure across 47 pass-blocking snaps. Morgan performed very well when he was able to focus on playing one position.

His strong performance was evident to everyone. “I’ve liked it. He’s done a really good job,” said offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich. “He played against a really good D-end (Laiatu Latu) yesterday and did a good job.” Matt LaFleur echoed those statements by commending what Morgan was putting on tape.

At one point, it seemed like Jordan Morgan was in a stiff competition to be the starting left tackle. His performance on tape was consistent and smooth. He looked comfortable and like he was coming into his own. Unfortunately, since the season started, Morgan hasn’t had a fair chance for that strong play to continue to the regular season since he’s been thrust into new positions.

Getting Morgan Back On Track

The Packers’ offensive line is working through a litany of injuries. Zach Tom’s oblique will likely cause him to miss at least another game. Aaron Banks is battling through ankle and groin injuries. The Packers, understandably, want to find a way to get their best offensive linemen on the field, and that forces Morgan into unfavorable positions.

But at this point, less would be more. Asking Morgan to be a master of everything is going to make him a master of nothing. Morgan needs to be allowed to focus on just one or two positions, not four. Maybe Jordan Morgan just takes reps at left tackle and left guard. Or maybe he just works on left tackle and right tackle. Regardless, the Packers need simplify things for him in order to get him back on track.

Between Anthony Belton, Darian Kinnard, and Morgan, they should be able to cover multiple spots. It doesn’t need to fall solely on Jordan Morgan. It’s important to keep in mind that Jordan Morgan has only played in nine total regular season games. He’s still young, inexperienced, and raw. He has a lot of development ahead of him, and the Packers need find the best way to get him back on track.

This article first appeared on PackersTalk.com and was syndicated with permission.

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