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Packers get monster update that has the potential to transform the offense in a hurry ahead of Bengals game
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The Green Bay Packers will finally have their full starting offensive line on the field. The team announced the inactives ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals game on Sunday, and all three linemen who were questionable are active — right tackle Zach Tom, left tackle Rasheed Walker, and left guard Aaron Banks.

The bad news is that kicker Brandon McManus is out, so recently-signed Lucas Havrisik will kick for Green Bay.

Packers inactives

  • K Brandon McManus
  • CB Kamal Hadden
  • OL Anthony Belton
  • DL Devonte Wyatt

Active offensive linemen

Zach Tom is one of the most impactful pieces of the Packers' roster, but hasn't played meaningful snaps since Week 1, when he first suffered his oblique injury against the Detroit Lions. He tried to return in Week 3, but gave it up after one snap versus the Cleveland Browns. After missing three games, Tom is finally back after the bye.

Aaron Banks has handled multiple injuries since training camp. After getting better from an ankle, but still recovering from a groin issue, the high-priced starting left guard had a knee injury added to his report on Friday.

The starting left tackle Rasheed Walker suffered his quad injury on Wednesday during practice and missed Thursday's activity. However, he returned to the field on Friday, which was already a good indication that he was going to be healthy enough to face the Bengals.

More notes and updates

> Nate Hobbs came back from the bye with a concussion reported, and was officially listed as questionable due to the league's protocol. He was limited at practice throughout the entire week, but his clearance to be on the field to some degree was a positive indication about his availability. He’s active.

> Brandon McManus was what head coach Matt LaFleur classified earlier this week as a "big concern." The injury forced the Packers to sign veteran kicker Lucas Havrisik to the active roster on Saturday as an injury policy, and the youngster will play, as Green Bay will be cautious with the veteran.

> The Packers had already ruled out backup tackle Anthony Belton (ankle) and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (knee) on Friday. Wyatt is considered week-to-week, while Belton had already missed the Dallas Cowboys game two weeks ago.

> Green Bay opened the 21-day practice window for both wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) and interior offensive lineman Jacob Monk (hamstring) last Monday, but neither was activated to play this week. Monk was initially listed as questionable to play, which means he may be closer to returning to action.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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