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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst confident in Jordan Morgan, revamped O-line
The Green Bay Packers are relying on their offensive line to improve in 2026 after disjointed performances from the unit last year contributed to an ultimately disappointing season for a team with Super Bowl hopes.
General manager Brian Gutekunst rang the changes this offseason, moving on from Rasheed Walker, clearing the way for former first-round pick Jordan Morgan to start at left tackle, and handing Sean Rhyan a contract extension to replace Elgton Jenkins at center.
Ahead of the first practice of training camp, Green Bay’s decision makers discussed the new-look offensive line.
On the makeup of this year’s unit, Gutekunst said: “I really like that group. I’ve always talked about the versatility of that group. I think we got some guys in places this year that make a little bit more sense."
That last comment is notable, as the Packers have a well-established tradition of cross-training offensive linemen with the goal of giving them more options once injuries inevitably strike. It is a strategy which has worked well over the years, but Green Bay’s deployment of their O-linemen has drawn some criticism in recent times.
Specifically, the validity of using Morgan at guard early in his career was questioned, on the basis he seemed to be a cleaner fit at guard. The opposite was true for last year’s second-round selection Anthony Belton, whose size and power appeared suited to guard.
Belton was curiously not cross-trained last summer, practicing almost exclusively at tackle. Then he ended up having to be thrown in cold at right guard during the season, which led to plenty of growing pains.
It is unclear whether Gutekunst’s comments are an admittance they got it wrong as an organization, or putting blame on the coaching staff for how they chose to use the players he gave them.
Morgan is stepping into a crucial role protecting Jordan Love’s blindside in 2026, and after two years to acclimate to the NFL, the expectation will be that he can at least provide an upgrade on Walker, who had a torrid time last season.
On the former first-rounder, Gutekunst said: “I’ve got a lot of confidence in him. Hopefully keeping him in that one spot will allow him to progress a little bit quicker, but he had a great spring, so we’re excited about him."
Head coach Matt LaFleur was more cautious, saying: “I think he showed a lot of good things in the spring. (Left tackle is) his most natural position, certainly he’s got time on task throughout his college career, but ultimately you’ve gotta prove it when the pads come on."
Elsewhere, there had been concern around Aaron Banks, who was on the PUP list entering training camp.
That raised red flags after his first season in Green Bay was impacted quite a bit by injuries, but Gutekunst had a positive update on the veteran guard, saying he will come off the PUP list and practice on Wednesday.
With Zach Tom also avoiding the PUP list to begin camp, the Packers have a clean bill of health among their projected starting five, which will hopefully allow them to hit the ground running ahead of a crucial season.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers GM Brian Gutekunst confident in Jordan Morgan, revamped O-line
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