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Packers' offensive line shuffle continues with Banks and Monk getting ruled out for Buccaneers game

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 2). Packers' offensive line shuffle continues with Banks and Monk getting ruled out for Buccaneers game. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/packers-offensive-line-shuffle-continues-with-banks-and-monk-getting-ruled-out-for-buccaneers-game/article_0d7ded23-2152-5928-b0f8-b1601ae6dd41.html

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The Green Bay Packers have ruled out guards Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to injuries, adding more pressure on an already struggling offensive line. The team has recently signed veterans Kevin Zeitler and Laken Tomlinson to bolster their 53-man roster, while Mekhi Becton joined the practice squad. With Green Bay ranking last in rushing yards per game, rookie Jager Burton is expected to start at left guard if he can recover from a groin injury in time for Sunday’s match.
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The Green Bay Packers' offensive line issues continued as guards Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk were ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to injuries. Banks is dealing with knee and toe problems, while Monk has a quadriceps issue. With both players unable to practice all week, the Packers added veteran guards Kevin Zeitler and Laken Tomlinson to their 53-man roster earlier in the week, along with Mekhi Becton to the practice squad. Green Bay ranks last in the NFL in rushing yards per game (48.7) and yards per carry (3.0), highlighting the critical nature of their offensive line stability. Rookie Jager Burton will likely start again at left guard after filling in for Banks during a recent loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

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GREEN BAY Green Bay’s Packers Tampa Bay Wis.

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Packers ORG · 4× Banks PERSON · 3× Green Bay’s ORG · 3× GREEN BAY GPE · 2× Monk PERSON · 2× Tampa Bay ORG · 2× Aaron Banks PERSON · 1× Jacob Monk PERSON · 1× The Green Bay Packers’ ORG · 1× Wis. GPE · 1×

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Tampa Bay (0-3) has ruled out quarterback Baker Mayfield (thumb), cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps), outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (groin/shoulder) and tight end Ko Kieft (elbow).
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🔮 Banks entered the season as Green Bay’s starting left guard, but this will be the third game he has missed already.

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The Green Bay Packers’ week of upheaval on the offensive line has continued with the announcement that guards Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk won’t be available for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay. asserted
Banks → continue → Bay
Friday’s update follows the Packers’ additions of veteran guards Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton — all former first-round draft picks — earlier in the week. asserted
all → follow → week
Zeitler and Tomlinson were added to the 53-man roster, and Becton joined the practice squad. asserted
Becton → add → squad
Banks is dealing with knee and toe injuries, while Monk has a quadriceps issue. asserted
Monk → deal → issue
Neither has practiced all week. asserted
Neither → practice → ?
Green Bay (1-2) ranks last in the NFL in yards rushing per game (48.7) and yards per carry (3.0). asserted
Bay → rank → carry
Banks entered the season as Green Bay’s starting left guard, but this will be the third game he has missed already. asserted
he → enter → guard
Monk had just one career start before starting each of Green Bay’s first three games this year, but he’s been ineffective. asserted
he → have → games
Rookie fifth-round pick Jager Burton made his first career start in Banks’ place at left guard during the Packers’ 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 24. asserted
Burton → make → Sept.
Burton practiced on a limited basis Thursday with a groin issue and is questionable for Sunday’s game. asserted
Burton → practice → game
The Packers also have ruled out defensive tackle Warren Brinson (calf/groin) and defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (ankle). asserted
Packers → rule → Brinson
Tampa Bay (0-3) has ruled out quarterback Baker Mayfield (thumb), cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quadriceps), outside linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. (groin/shoulder) and tight end Ko Kieft (elbow). asserted
Bay → rule → Mayfield
Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his first career start in Mayfield’s place. asserted
Daniels → make → place
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