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The Green Bay Packers signed veteran guard Laken Tomlinson on Saturday, two days after the offensive line’s ghastly performance against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Packers Final Injury Report: G Aaron Banks Ruled Out vs. Falcons

For the second time in three weeks, the Green Bay Packers will be without starting left guard Aaron Banks. The sixth-year veteran did not practice this week, bothered by knee and toe injuries, and was listed as out on the team’s final injury report on Wednesday.

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Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Packers Injury Report Update: Anthony Belton, Aaron Banks, and more

The Green Bay Packers, already decimated by injuries, may be even more shorthanded in Week 3. The Packers lost right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele to a season-ending knee injury on Sunday, and several offensive linemen remain questionable ahead of Thursday night’s home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Packers’ Aaron Banks suffers different injury than what he was dealing with before

On Sunday, the Green Bay Packers hit the road for a game against the New York Jets, looking to pick up their first win of the season. The Packers and Jets were in a defensive struggle throughout most of the afternoon, with the two teams finding themselves tied at 7-7 heading into the locker room for halftime.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 20

Packers-Jets Takeaways: Scores and Trends From Week 2 Clash

The Green Bay Packers have never reached the playoffs after losing their first two games. On the heels of their embarrassing Meltdown in Minnesota, they’ll need to get back on track on Sunday against the Jets.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Packers Injury Update: DT Javon Hargrave, LG Aaron Banks, and more

The Green Bay Packers still have key injury concerns only days away from their Week 2 contest against the New York Jets. Following Friday’s practice, several players remain questionable, including left guard Aaron Banks, but the biggest question mark is now defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, who is now doubtful for Sunday with a concussion.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Packers Injury Report Update: Lukas Van Ness, Aaron Banks and More

The Green Bay Packers enter a Week 2 contest against the New York Jets with questions on both the offensive and defensive lines. Thursday’s official injury report provided some positive answers, but concerns still exist.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Aaron Banks’ return to practice comes with uneasy Week 2 caveat

The Green Bay Packers are looking to get the bad taste out of their mouth from Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings and start fresh against the New York Jets.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / September 13

Packers-Vikings Inactives: Who Will Form No. 1 Offensive Line?

MINNEAPOLIS – Aaron Banks, the Green Bay Packers’ $77 million starting left guard, is inactive for Sunday’s season-opening game at the Minnesota Vikings.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Zach Bako-Bewele and More Packers’ Injury Updates Friday before Week 1

The Green Bay Packers released their final injury report Friday ahead of Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. For the most part, not much has changed.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Packers have some reasons for concern before Week 1, but there’s a silver lining hiding on the injury report

Zach Bako-Bewele and Aaron Banks are both questionable to play on Sunday, but at least Jordan Morgan is off the report. The Green Bay Packers released their final injury report Friday ahead of Sunday’s Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and the offensive line is the group that deserves the most attention.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Packers have 3 questions to answer right away when their 2026 season opens against the Vikings

Green Bay faces Minnesota on Sunday at the U.S. Bank Stadium, and the NFC North race won’t wait. The Green Bay Packers open the 2026 regular season on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, and the team has three significant questions to answer early in the campaign.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Packers’ Week 1 preparation takes another hit as 2 offensive line starters face uncertain status against Vikings

Head coach Matt LaFleur admitted that left guard Aaron Banks and right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele may or may not be ready. The Green Bay Packers face a significant offensive line problem ahead of the 2026 regular season, and it starts with two projected starters whose availability remains uncertain.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / August 19

Packers are paying too much for Jordan Love protector

One of the most important positions on the field when it comes to protecting the quarterback is the interior offensive lineman. So, the Packers have invested in that position. But they may have invested too much.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 19

The Latest From Packers Camp & Starting Spots Up For Grabs

Packers camp is well underway and just two preseason games remain before the season kicks off. There wasn’t much to takeaway from game one. There likely won’t be much from game two, but there are definitely trends to take note of as camp continues.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / August 19

Injuries and Poor Play Forcing the Packers to Change Their Plans at Guard

The Green Bay Packers entered training camp with a plan at guard. The same two players who started at the end of last season, Aaron Banks on the left side and Anthony Belton on the right, we slated to start in 2026.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 18

Packers Continue Paying Price for Huge Free-Agent Blunders

The Green Bay Packers usually approach free agency with caution. The focus, typically, is on retaining their own players. While Ted Thompson avoided free agency as if it were the plague, Brian Gutekunst has been more aggressive at times.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / August 16

Packers offensive line is now in flux after Aaron Banks update

Things don’t seem to be going too well for last year’s offensive line free agent.

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Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / July 30

Green Bay Packers Receive Encouraging Aaron Banks Update as Training Camp Opens

The Green Bay Packers got some good news on the offensive line before the first full day of training camp. Just one day after placing left guard Aaron Banks on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, the Packers activated him, signaling that whatever issue sidelined him wasn’t expected to keep him out for an extended period.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 29

Packers Activate G Aaron Banks, Among Three Roster Moves

The Green Bay Packers officially activated G Aaron Banks and DT Nazir Stackhouse from the Physically Unable to Perform list and placed WR Brenden Rice on the Non-Football Injury list.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / June 22

Packers G Aaron Banks: This Will Be Greatest Ability for No. 20 Player in 2026

Packers On SI is counting down the Green Bay Packers’ top 25 players for the 2026 season. This series continues with our No. 20 player, Aaron Banks. In

Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Sports / March 8

Green Bay Packers Restructure Contract Of Aaron Banks To Free Up Cap Space

The Green Bay Packers face a strict deadline to align their finances ahead of the 2026 NFL season. After a flurry of recent roster moves pushed them over the limit, the front office needed a quick solution before the new league year begins on March 11.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / April 3, 2025

The Packers Signing of G Aaron Banks Sets the Tone for the Offense

On day 1 of NFL free agency, the Green Bay Packers signed Guard Aaron Banks. Banks, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, signed a four year deal worth up to $77 million dollars.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 5, 2025

49ers Guard Aaron Banks Expected to Land Extremely Lucrative Contracl

The 49ers almost certainly will need a new starting left guard this offseason. The incumbent starter, Aaron Banks, will be a free agent in a few days and is expected to receive an incredibly lucrative contract extension according to The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 22, 2025

PFF Ranks 49ers Guard Aaron Banks 73rd Among NFL Free Agents

The 49ers most likely will need to find a new left guard this offseason. Aaron Banks will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and the 49ers probably won't re-sign him.