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Packers Promote OT Brant Banks to 53-Man Roster as O-Line Injuries Mount

The move signals uncertainty at right tackle after Zach Tom's oblique limited him to one snap in Week 3.

Overview

  • NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Green Bay signed undrafted tackle Brant Banks from the practice squad to the active roster.
  • Right tackle Zach Tom hurt his oblique in Week 1, missed Week 2, and exited after one snap in Week 3, with coach Matt LaFleur saying he did not believe it was a setback.
  • Guard Aaron Banks left Sunday with a groin injury and has already missed a game this season, adding to the team's protection concerns.
  • Brant Banks, a 6-foot-7 lineman undrafted out of Rice after time at Nebraska, debuted in Week 2 and is set to remain on the 53-man roster for the season, per the report.
  • Jordan Morgan and Anthony Belton handled in-game adjustments on the line, with the first injury report of the week due Wednesday to clarify availability.