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.
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.
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.
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.