Overview
- The Packers declared Kevin Zeitler a healthy scratch for the Week 7 game, and the team said the decision was driven by roster composition rather than an injury.
- Head coach Matt LaFleur explained that Aaron Banks’ return and the need for players who can snap at center forced a choice about which lineman to activate.
- Zeitler signed with Green Bay after the offseason and missed OTAs and training camp, so he has worked mostly off-field to learn the scheme and has yet to play an offensive snap.
- Travis Glover started three straight games at right guard during a recent winning stretch but posted a very poor pass-block grade in the latest loss, which increases the chance the Packers activate Zeitler.
- With a short turnaround before the next game, Green Bay will weigh center versatility and immediate performance needs when setting the lineup and the likely near-term effect is more offensive snaps for a veteran if coaches opt for experience.