The Green Bay Packers released their injury report for Thursday ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Several takeaways include the return to practice for guard Jager Burton and the continued absence of offensive linemen Jacob Monk and Aaron Banks.
The Green Bay Packers moved again Wednesday to stabilize an offensive line that has been among the NFL’s worst through three weeks, signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year contract and putting him on the practice field the same day.
Well, so much for Jager Burton being the salvation. The Green Bay Packers started their third left guard in as many weeks on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.
Green Bay's 2025 season had everything but an ending. A 9-8-1 finish, a top-two third-down offense, and then five straight losses to close the year, including a playoff exit that still stings.
Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.
Interior offensive lineman Jager Burton left practice early with a hamstring issue, but it’s not expected to be a long-term injury. The Green Bay Packers opened training camp with a blend of encouraging developments and immediate concern surrounding their young players.
The 2025 Green Bay Packers season could be most defined by one word. Injury. Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft, Zach Tom, Elgton Jenkins are just some of the names of key players lost to Green Bay during the season.
One of the most intriguing position battles in Green Bay Packers training camp may be unfolding along the interior offensive line. Rookie fifth-round pick Jager Burton has reportedly made a strong early impression during OTAs and minicamp, creating legitimate competition for projected starting right guard Anthony Belton.
Without looking at where he was drafted, you would’ve thought Jager Burton was a high draft pick. The rookie fifth round draft pick has impressed during the off-season drawing praise from coaching staff.
Interior offensive lineman Jager Burton has been a notable piece of the puzzle upfront for the coaching staff. The Green Bay Packers clearly prioritized the defense to make investments this offseason.
The Green Bay Packers may have found one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NFL Draft in rookie offensive lineman Jager Burton. Selected with the No. 153 overall pick out of the University of Kentucky, Burton entered the offseason viewed as an intriguing developmental prospect because of his athleticism and versatility.