Offensive line ranked 27th; biggest question mark of LaFleur era
Key Questions
How did the Packers' offensive line rank heading into 2026?
Sharp Football and ESPN's Clay both ranked the Packers OL 27th. This marks the biggest question mark of the Matt LaFleur era.
What high-risk bets are the Packers making on the offensive line?
Morgan at LT, Rhyan at C, and Burton as swing backup are viewed as high-risk bets. Belton needs to take a leap while IOL depth suffers after losing Jenkins.
What pressure rates and concerns surround the interior offensive line?
Banks and Belton have alarming pressure rates, with Rhyan's center job on a short leash. Zeitler or Becton have been suggested as potential stopgaps.
How has the loss of Jenkins impacted the offensive line outlook?
The loss of Jenkins adds significant pressure at LT and RG, with Morgan having limited tackle experience. Fallback options like Kinnard and Belton are under scrutiny.
What does the latest criticism say about Gutekunst's approach to the O-line?
Gutey's patience rhetoric is seen as a gamble amid continuity issues. A June 12 article reinforces these worries by criticizing the Jenkins departure.
Sharp Football and ESPN Clay both rank Packers OL 27th. Morgan at LT, Rhyan at C, Burton as swing backup are high-risk bets. Belton needs to take a leap—his development is critical as swing tackle depth is thin. IOL depth remains a concern after losing Jenkins—Banks/Belton pressure rates alarming; Zeitler/Becton suggested as stopgaps. Rhyan's center job on short leash per projected starters analysis. Gutey's patience rhetoric feels like a gamble. Latest article (June 12) reinforces pressure at LT and RG, highlighting Morgan's limited tackle experience and fallback options like Kinnard and Belton. The new D-minus grade article also criticizes the loss of Jenkins, adding to O-line worries. Continuity article notes the most-used O-line combo played only 178 snaps (fewest in NFL), making health the biggest variable.