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Packers Promote OT Brant Banks to 53-Man Roster, Cut Mecole Hardman From Practice Squad

The promotion reflects uncertainty at tackle entering Week 4.

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Sep 11, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur leaves the field at halftime against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Green Bay signed undrafted rookie Brant Banks from the practice squad to the active roster, a move first reported by NFL Network.
  • Banks, a 6-foot-7, 306-pound lineman from Nebraska and Rice, was elevated in Week 2 and made his NFL debut on special teams with four field-goal protection snaps.
  • The decision comes after right tackle Zach Tom left Week 3 after one snap with an oblique issue and guard Aaron Banks exited with a groin injury.
  • To round out the transactions, the Packers released veteran receiver Mecole Hardman from the practice squad and added rookie Jakobie Keeney-James to the practice squad.
  • Banks fills one of two open 53-man spots created after Jayden Reed and Brenton Cox Jr. went on injured reserve, as the team prepares for Sunday night’s game at Dallas following extensive early-season O-line shuffling.