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Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk not practicing again. Neither are Warren Brinson, who got re-injured yesterday, or Campbell. Karl Brooks returned.
Laken Tomlinson and Kevin Zeitler could very well be the starting guards on Sunday in Tampa.
Here they are at their second practice⬇️
Why it's #1 DNP
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 1 Ryan Wood (X) Kevin Zeitler. Laken Tomlinson. Mekhi Becton Sr. All dressed in pads. Help on the way for #Packers offensive line.
- Oct 1 Matt Schneidman (X) Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk not practicing again. Neither are Warren Brinson, who got re-injured yesterday, or Campbell. Karl Brooks returned. Laken Tomlinson and Kevin Zeitler could very well be the starting guards on Sunday in Tampa. Here they are at their second practice⬇️
- Oct 1 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on how quickly Mekhi Becton, Laken Tomlinson, and Kevin Zeitler can get ready to play: "We have a ramp-up plan for each individual, and we're just going to take it one day at a time." · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: Packers HC Matt LaFleur on first practice with Mekhi Becton, Laken Tomlinson, and Kevin Zeitler in the fold: "They all did a great job. It's just exciting to get them out there. Obviously, guys who have played a lot of football and played it at a high level.
- Oct 1 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on first practice with Mekhi Becton, Laken Tomlinson, and Kevin Zeitler in the fold: "They all did a great job. It's just exciting to get them out there. Obviously, guys who have played a lot of football and played it at a high level.
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Packers inactives for Week 4:
62 OL Jacob Monk
65 OL Aaron Banks
70 OL Kevin Zeitler
93 DL Anthony Campbell
That means Laken Tomlinson is officially ACTIVE and will make his debut for Green Bay.
Why it's #2 3 reports
9 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 4 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers QB Jordan Love on preparing for a new O-line: "It felt like a normal week coming through it, and that's usually not the case when you've got a guy who just got here this week and a guy who hasn't played. But I think [Laken Tomlinson and Travis Glover] did a great job."
- Oct 4 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers QB Jordan Love on Laken Tomlinson's debut: "Laken just got here. He's a vet. I think he did a great job being able to come in and just understand our system, our terminology. … To be able to come out and play a pretty clean game just speaks to his level of being a pro."
- Oct 4 Matt Schneidman (X) Packers have started in first and 20 the last two drives because of a Christian Watson OPI and Laken Tomlinson hold.
- Oct 4 Greg Auman (X) Laken Tomlinson flagged for a hold on first down, so for second drive in a row, Packers are in first and 20.
- Oct 4 Greg Auman (X) Packers opt to plug Travis Glover in as starting right guard today -- he's getting his first NFL snaps since 2024. Laken Tomlinson starting at left guard.
- Oct 4 Matt Schneidman (X) Travis Glover missed all of last season with a shoulder injury. He hasn't played since the Philly playoff game two seasons ago, when he came in midgame. · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Travis Glover is starting at right guard, based on warmups. Laken Tomlinson at LG.
- Oct 4 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) It appears that the Packers' O-line today will be: LT Jordan Morgan LG Laken Tomlinson C Sean Rhyan RG Travis Glover RT Anthony Belton
- Oct 4 Matt Schneidman (X) Travis Glover is starting at right guard, based on warmups. Laken Tomlinson at LG.
- Oct 4 Greg Auman (X) Packers will instead start veteran Laken Tomlinson at guard, after signing him from the Texans' practice squad this week. He's 34, has 162 career starts, played against Bucs with Houston last year.
- Oct 4 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers inactives for Week 4: 62 OL Jacob Monk 65 OL Aaron Banks 70 OL Kevin Zeitler 93 DL Anthony Campbell That means Laken Tomlinson is officially ACTIVE and will make his debut for Green Bay.
Game Plays 2 in-game updates such as touchdowns, sacks and drives
- Packers' O-line in pass protection vs. Cowboys, per finalized PFF: LT Jordan Morgan — 2 pressures (1 hit, 1 hurry) LG Laken Tomlinson — 4 pressures (4 hurries) C Sean Rhyan — 3 pressures (2 sacks, 1 hurry) RG Travis Glover — 3 pressures (3 hurries) RT Anthony Belton — 3 pressures (1 hit, 2 hurries)
- The Packers' O-line in pass protection, per PFF's finalized charting: LT Jordan Morgan — 3 pressures (2 sacks, 1 hurry) LG Laken Tomlinson — 1 pressure (QB hit) C Sean Rhyan — 0 pressures RG Travis Glover — 2 pressures (1 QB hit, 1 hurry) RT Anthony Belton — 0 pressures
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Packers OC Adam Stenavich on whether Laken Tomlinson is now the full-time starter at right guard:
"He's done a nice job. I'm not going to like say anyone's playing any position up here. ..."
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1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 17h Matt Schneidman (X) Adam Stenavich on Kevin Zeitler: “Would I hesitate to put him in a game? No, I would not.” Said Zeitler is ready to play now, but basically said that Laken Tomlinson has exceeded expectations so they kept him in the lineup. Aaron Banks is clearly their LG when healthy.
- 17h Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers OC Adam Stenavich on whether Laken Tomlinson is now the full-time starter at right guard: "He's done a nice job. I'm not going to like say anyone's playing any position up here. ..." (1/2)
- Packers HC Matt LaFleur on whether Laken Tomlinson will start at right guard in Week 9: "Potentially. It's a week-to-week league. But I thought Laken went out there and did a pretty good job."
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Packers starting OL in warmups:
LT: Jordan Morgan
LG: Aaron Banks
C: John Williams
RG: Laken Tomlinson
RT: Anthony Belton
7 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- 5d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on decision to move Laken Tomlinson to right guard: "The way Laken's been playing, you can't take him out of the lineup. With Aaron Banks coming back, we went with that route. That's not to take anything away from [Kevin] Zeitler. Certainly, we feel good about him as well."
- 5d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) The Packers' O-line in pass protection during the first half, per PFF's initial charting: LT Jordan Morgan — 0 pressures LG Aaron Banks — 3 pressures (all hurries) C John Williams — 0 pressures RG Laken Tomlinson — 1 pressure (hurry) RT Anthony Belton — 1 pressure (hurry)
- 5d Ryan Wood (X) As they showed in warmups, #Packers changed their offensive line tonight. Aaron Banks at left guard, moving Laken Tomlinson to right guard. Still not Kevin Zeitler.
- 5d Jacob Westendorf (X) Laken Tomlinson last snaps at RG were during the Obama Administration per @Mark_Trova Oreo stats and information · Quoting Rob Demovsky: Looks like Aaron Banks is back in the starting lineup. LT Jordan Morgan LG Aaron Banks C John Williams RG Laken Tomlinson RT Anthony Belton Based on warmups.+1
- 5d Jacob Westendorf (X) Looks like Aaron Banks is back in the starting lineup. LT Jordan Morgan LG Aaron Banks C John Williams RG Laken Tomlinson RT Anthony Belton Based on warmups.
- 5d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Based on pregame warmups, it appears that the Packers' starting O-line against the Panthers will be: LT Jordan Morgan LG Aaron Banks C John Williams RG Laken Tomlinson RT Anthony Belton So, three spots with a different starter than in Week 7. Still no Kevin Zeitler.
- 5d Matt Schneidman (X) Packers starting OL in warmups: LT: Jordan Morgan LG: Aaron Banks C: John Williams RG: Laken Tomlinson RT: Anthony Belton
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Packers OC Adam Stenavich on whether Aaron Banks, Laken Tomlinson, and/or Kevin Zeitler could flip from their traditional side of the offensive line:
"We'll see."
Banks and Tomlinson have largely played at left guard. Zeitler has largely played at right guard.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 6d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers OC Adam Stenavich on whether Aaron Banks, when healthy, will start at left guard or if that's now Laken Tomlinson's job: "We'll see. That's all I'm going to say."
- 6d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers OC Adam Stenavich on whether Aaron Banks, Laken Tomlinson, and/or Kevin Zeitler could flip from their traditional side of the offensive line: "We'll see." Banks and Tomlinson have largely played at left guard. Zeitler has largely played at right guard.
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Packers' O-line in pass pro vs. Lions, per finalized PFF charting:
LT Jordan Morgan — 3 pressures (1 sack, 2 hurries)
LG Laken Tomlinson — 0 pressures
C John Williams — 1 pressure (1 hurry)
RG Travis Glover — 5 pressures (5 hurries)
RT Anthony Belton — 4 pressures (4 hurries)
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 26 Jacob Westendorf (X) 77-65-73-70-71 · Quoting Zach Kruse: Packers figure to have 10 healthy OL for Thursday night: Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Laken Tomlinson, Travis Glover, Anthony Belton, Kevin Zeitler, John Williams, Jager Burton, Donovan Jennings and Mekhi Becton. Build your starting OL vs. Panthers+1
- Oct 26 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers' O-line in pass pro vs. Lions, per finalized PFF charting: LT Jordan Morgan — 3 pressures (1 sack, 2 hurries) LG Laken Tomlinson — 0 pressures C John Williams — 1 pressure (1 hurry) RG Travis Glover — 5 pressures (5 hurries) RT Anthony Belton — 4 pressures (4 hurries)
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Laken Tomlinson is still the starting left guard in warmups even with Aaron Banks active.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 25 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Based on pregame warmups, it appears that the Packers' starting O-line today will be: LT Jordan Morgan LG Laken Tomlinson C Sean Rhyan RG Travis Glover RT Anthony Belton Aaron Banks will serve as a backup in his first game back.
- Oct 25 Matt Schneidman (X) Laken Tomlinson is still the starting left guard in warmups even with Aaron Banks active.
- It looks like the Packers' starting O-line against the Cowboys will consist of: LT — Jordan Morgan LG — Laken Tomlinson C — Sean Rhyan RG — Travis Glover RT — Anthony Belton So, at least for now, Kevin Zeitler remains on the sideline.
- Talked to Laken Tomlinson and Travis Glover for this. Tomlinson, 34: “I knew I still had it in me.” Glover made the most of his year off w/ a torn lat: “I felt like just a wounded soldier who couldn’t go to war, so I just embraced every role, every challenge that came my way.” · Quoting Matt Schneidman: From Weeks 1-3, the Packers ranked 31st in pressure rate allowed. In Weeks 4 and 5, they rank first. Behind the remarkable offensive line improvement are two new guards who came out of nowhere. Will they stay in the lineup?
- Laken Tomlinson and Travis Glover have come out of nowhere to stabilize the offensive line with solid guard play. But will Aaron Banks and Kevin Zeitler take over at those spots soon or will the Packers stick with what’s working?
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Best & Worst Packers Grades - Week 5!!!
Top 3 Offense
Jordan Love +4.65
Christian Watson +1.30
Matthew Golden +1.20
Bottom 3 Offense
Jonnu Smith -0.20
Laken Tomlinson -0.20
Pierre Strong Jr. -0.15
Top 3 Defense
Keisean Nixon +0.80
Xavier McKinney +0.75
Evan Williams +0.60
Bottom 3 Defense
Jonathan Ford -0.10
Chris McClellan -0.05
Barryn Sorrell -0.05
Grades pod up on @PackADayPodcast later today & full grades up on @PackerReport66 🔜
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 14 Jacob Westendorf (X) Uglem punching air. · Quoting Andy Herman: Best & Worst Packers Grades - Week 5!!! Top 3 Offense Jordan Love +4.65 Christian Watson +1.30 Matthew Golden +1.20 Bottom 3 Offense Jonnu Smith -0.20 Laken Tomlinson -0.20 Pierre Strong Jr. -0.15 Top 3 Defense Keisean Nixon +0.80 Xavier McKinney +0.75 Evan Williams +0.60 Bottom 3 Defense Jonathan Ford -0.10 Chris McClellan -0.05 Barryn Sorrell -0.05 Grades pod up on @PackADayPodcast later today & full grades up on @PackerReport66 🔜
- Oct 14 Jacob Westendorf (X) Best & Worst Packers Grades - Week 5!!! Top 3 Offense Jordan Love +4.65 Christian Watson +1.30 Matthew Golden +1.20 Bottom 3 Offense Jonnu Smith -0.20 Laken Tomlinson -0.20 Pierre Strong Jr. -0.15 Top 3 Defense Keisean Nixon +0.80 Xavier McKinney +0.75 Evan Williams +0.60 Bottom 3 Defense Jonathan Ford -0.10 Chris McClellan -0.05 Barryn Sorrell -0.05 Grades pod up on @PackADayPodcast later today & full grades up on @PackerReport66 🔜
- What happens at left guard once Aaron Banks is healthy with how Laken Tomlinson has played? Adam Stenavich: “That’s gonna be an interesting thing.”
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It appears that the Packers' O-line today will be:
LT Jordan Morgan
LG Laken Tomlinson
C Sean Rhyan
RG not Kevin Zeitler (Travis Glover)
RT Anthony Belton
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 11 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Laken Tomlinson took out the defensive tackle and Sean Rhyan got the second level to clear the rushing lane. These are very basic things that the Packers could not do consistently in September.
- Oct 11 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) It appears that the Packers' O-line today will be: LT Jordan Morgan LG Laken Tomlinson C Sean Rhyan RG not Kevin Zeitler (Travis Glover) RT Anthony Belton
- Packers OC Adam Stenavich on Laken Tomlinson playing so soon after arriving in Green Bay: "Incredible job by coach [Luke] Butkus, coach [Eddie] Gordon, and coach [Jeremiah] Kolone to get him ready to go. Obviously, he did have familiarity with some things. ..." (1/2)
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The Packers' O-line in pass protection vs. the Bucs, per the finalized PFF numbers:
LT Jordan Morgan — 3 pressures (3 hurries)
LG Laken Tomlinson — 1 pressure (1 hurry)
C Sean Rhyan — 1 pressure (1 hurry)
RG Travis Glover — 1 pressure (1 hurry)
RT Anthony Belton — 0 pressures
4 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 5 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on how Laken Tomlinson and Travis Glover played in Week 4: "I thought they did great. I know they each had a penalty. I know Tomlinson had two. But I thought, all in all, that was the best we've played together for one game."
- Oct 5 Ryan Wood (X) Kaleb Johnson 31 yarder. Nothing complicated about this. Just pop it straight through Laken Tomlinson’s gap. Combination of Tomlinson and Sean Rhyan inside could be a big boost to run game.
- Oct 5 Ryan Wood (X) Chris Brooks 27 yarder. Laken Tomlinson checks A’Shawn Robinson and keeps progressing to second level. Arrives to help seal off Alex Anzalone just in time. Breath of fresh air. It’s astounding how much #Packers OL struggled on second level progression since start of last year.
- Oct 5 Ryan Wood (X) Laken Tomlinson’s first snap in a #Packers uniform. Run didn’t go far, but he’s driving Bucs DT Calijah Kancey to the ground 5 yards off the LOS. Never stopped chopping his feet. That’s setting a tone.
- Oct 5 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) The Packers' O-line in pass protection vs. the Bucs, per the finalized PFF numbers: LT Jordan Morgan — 3 pressures (3 hurries) LG Laken Tomlinson — 1 pressure (1 hurry) C Sean Rhyan — 1 pressure (1 hurry) RG Travis Glover — 1 pressure (1 hurry) RT Anthony Belton — 0 pressures
- Starting left guard Aaron Banks and starting right guard Jacob Monk both DNPs for the third straight day this week. Will Laken Tomlinson and Kevin Zeitler start at left and right guard on Sunday?
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The Packers have now signed three offensive linemen since Thursday night's loss to the Falcons. · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Kevin Zeitler, Mekhi Becton and Laken Tomlinson will all be on the practice field today.
16 more updatesfrom 12 sources
- Sep 30 Matt Schneidman (X) Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk are not practicing. Neither are DLs Karl Brooks and Anthony Campbell. Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton are. Warren Brinson is also practicing for the first time since preseason Week 2. Here are the three new O-linemen
- Sep 30 Matt Schneidman (X) Packers OL in practice: LT: Jordan Morgan LG: Laken Tomlinson C: Sean Rhyan RG: Donovan Jennings RT: Anthony Belton Kevin Zeitler to the right of Belton. LaFleur said Zeitler will play when ramped up. Banks and Monk are hurt.
- Sep 30 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Kevin Zeitler's one-year deal with the Packers has a max value of $5 million, per @rapsheet.bsky.social. As @theleap.bsky.social reported on Monday, the purported eight-figure contract demand that was floating around the internet was never real. · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: The reported addition of veteran guard Laken Tomlinson can help the Packers' O-line, but he won't provide a panacea. For @theleap.bsky.social: Signing Tomlinson is merely a starting point for Green Bay. www.theleap.football/p/signing-la...
- Sep 30 rivers mccown (Bluesky) Shaq Mason’s agent in shambles to not even get a workout out of this · Quoting Adam Schefter ... Mirror: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) If you’re in line to play OL for the Green Bay Packers STAY IN LINE · Quoting Adam Schefter ... Mirror: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Schefter] Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.+2
- Sep 30 Josh Kendall (X) The Packers have now signed three offensive linemen since Thursday night's loss to the Falcons. · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Kevin Zeitler, Mekhi Becton and Laken Tomlinson will all be on the practice field today.
- Sep 30 Omar Kelly (X) This is what teams trying to improve do when they have an issue. Dolphins have a pass rushing issue. What do they do? · Quoting Adam Schefter: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Matt Schneidman (X) Kevin Zeitler, Mekhi Becton and Laken Tomlinson will all be on the practice field today. · Quoting Adam Schefter: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Ryan Wood (X) #Packers fans get their wish. Now we’ll see if the reinforcements make a difference. · Quoting Adam Schefter: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Greg Auman (X) Major OL reshuffling ahead of facing Bucs in Tampa on Sunday: · Quoting Adam Schefter: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Jacob Westendorf (X) So active roster for Zeitler. 3 new OL since Thursdays implosion. · Quoting Adam Schefter: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Field Yates (X) I can’t recall an offensive line overhaul like this, this early in the season. All the offseason’s concerns about the Green Bay offensive line were spot on. · Quoting Adam Schefter: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Adam Schefter (X) More OL help. · Quoting Adam Schefter: More offensive line help; Veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who has played 14 NFL seasons, is signing a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers, per sources. This week, the Packers now have added veteran offensive linemen Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton.
- Sep 30 Matt Schneidman (X) Are Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton just names people know or can they actually help the Packers’ putrid offensive line?
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Packers OC Adam Stenavich on coaching Laken Tomlinson again:
"First time I met Laken was kind of in a circumstance like this when I was with the 49ers, and we traded for him right as the season was starting. It's crazy how things work in the league, but I was glad to see him."
8 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 29 Matt Schneidman (X) 🎙️New Green Bay Beat🎙️ @BillHuberNFL, @Paul_Bretl and I talk Kevin Zeitler, Laken Tomlinson, Mekhi Becton, Micah Parsons and much more. YouTube: Apple: Spotify
- Sep 29 Greg Auman (X) Bucs on Sunday will get a Packers team searching for answers at guard -- signed Laken Tomlinson off the Texans' practice squad this week and had veteran Kevin Zeitler in for a visit today. Age 34 and 36, with 375 career starts between them.
- Sep 29 Erik Lambert (X) Some meals look like a 5-star feast compared to the alternative. · Quoting Tom Silverstein: Zeitler, 36, might cost the Packers some money, possibly $6-8 million, some in the league have estimated. He's a right guard. Laken Tomlinson, 34, is a left guard. Those two could be the starters if Packers go with both. They would be putting a lot of trust in some aging vets.
- Sep 29 Erik Lambert (X) Zeitler, 36, might cost the Packers some money, possibly $6-8 million, some in the league have estimated. He's a right guard. Laken Tomlinson, 34, is a left guard. Those two could be the starters if Packers go with both. They would be putting a lot of trust in some aging vets.
- Sep 29 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Earlier this week for @theleap.bsky.social, I explained why the Laken Tomlinson signing was merely a starting point for the Packers' in-season efforts to reconstruct the offensive line. Since then, the team has signed Mekhi Becton and brought in Kevin Zeitler for a visit. There's urgency. · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: The reported addition of veteran guard Laken Tomlinson can help the Packers' O-line, but he won't provide a panacea. For @theleap.bsky.social: Signing Tomlinson is merely a starting point for Green Bay. www.theleap.football/p/signing-la...
- Sep 29 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers OC Adam Stenavich on if Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton should stay on the sides of the O-line where they've spent most of their careers: "Yes, it's always best to do that. But we got to look at what's best for our team too. So, it'll be a combination of both of that." · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: Packers OC Adam Stenavich on whether Laken Tomlinson and/or Mekhi Becton could start in Week 4: "I think anything is a possibility, for sure. We're going to do whatever we can to put the best guys out there. We got to see where they're at."
- Sep 29 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers OC Adam Stenavich on whether Laken Tomlinson and/or Mekhi Becton could start in Week 4: "I think anything is a possibility, for sure. We're going to do whatever we can to put the best guys out there. We got to see where they're at."
- Sep 29 Matt Schneidman (X) Adam Stenavich on if Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton can start on Sunday: “I think anything’s a possibility, for sure.”
- Sep 29 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers OC Adam Stenavich on coaching Laken Tomlinson again: "First time I met Laken was kind of in a circumstance like this when I was with the 49ers, and we traded for him right as the season was starting. It's crazy how things work in the league, but I was glad to see him."
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The Packers have officially signed Laken Tomlinson to the 53-man roster and added Mekhi Becton to the practice squad.
The team also placed Zach Bako-Bewele on IR.
18 more updatesfrom 9 sources
- Sep 28 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) In addition to working out veteran guard Mekhi Becton today, the Packers also held a tryout for guard Robert Jones. Jones started 30 games with the Dolphins from 2021-24. He spent this past offseason with the 49ers. · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: The Packers have officially signed Laken Tomlinson to the 53-man roster and added Mekhi Becton to the practice squad. The team also placed Zach Bako-Bewele on IR.+1
- Sep 28 Aaron Wilson (X) #Packers signed G Laken Tomlinson to active roster from #Cowboys practice squad, signed Mekhi Becton Sr. to practice squad, placed Zach Bako-Bewele on injured reserve.+4
- Sep 28 Packers Team Site 5 things to know about new Packers OL Laken Tomlinson
- Sep 28 Matt Schneidman (X) DT Eric Johnson II released from the practice squad to make room for Mekhi Becton. Zach Bako-Bewele to IR to make room for Laken Tomlinson. · Quoting Green Bay Packers: Packers announce roster moves
- Sep 28 Matt Schneidman (X) Laken Tomlinson's asst. OL coach his first two years in San Francisco was Adam Stenavich. · Quoting weston hodkiewicz: Really good conversation with Laken Tomlinson in the Packers locker room today. Two things abundantly clear: He's healthy again after getting his heel cleaned up & excited to be in the GB's offense. LT sees many parallels to the San Francisco scheme he started five years in.
- Sep 28 Matt Schneidman (X) Really good conversation with Laken Tomlinson in the Packers locker room today. Two things abundantly clear: He's healthy again after getting his heel cleaned up & excited to be in the GB's offense. LT sees many parallels to the San Francisco scheme he started five years in.
- Sep 28 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Laken Tomlinson's best spot: "I think he's got the versatility to go either left guard or right guard." LaFleur on Mekhi Becton's best spot: "Probably more so on the right side. That's primarily where he's played." LaFleur says Becton can play guard and tackle. · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: Packers HC Matt LaFleur on additions of Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton: "I think it's great. These guys have played a lot of football. They know how to play the game, and the game's not too big for them. Certainly, there's going to be a learning curve there."
- Sep 28 Ryan Wood (X) Matt LaFleur says Laken Tomlinson has enough versatility to play right guard, despite almost all of his snaps coming at left guard. On Mekhi Becton, LaFleur believes his best side is right, either guard or tackle.
- Sep 28 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on additions of Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton: "I think it's great. These guys have played a lot of football. They know how to play the game, and the game's not too big for them. Certainly, there's going to be a learning curve there."
- Sep 28 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) The Packers signed veteran guard Mekhi Becton this morning, per Jeremy Fowler. Brian Gutekunst reads @theleap.bsky.social 👇 · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: The reported addition of veteran guard Laken Tomlinson can help the Packers' O-line, but he won't provide a panacea. For @theleap.bsky.social: Signing Tomlinson is merely a starting point for Green Bay. www.theleap.football/p/signing-la...+1
- Sep 28 Rich Cimini (X) The Packers are collecting Jets castoffs. First, Laken Tomlinson. Now, Mekhi Becton. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Update: Becton is signing with the Packers, per source
- Sep 28 Matt Schneidman (X) Packers sign Mekhi Becton. Laken Tomlinson and Becton now in the fold as Brian Gutekunst addresses the O-line. · Quoting Jeremy Fowler: Update: Becton is signing with the Packers, per source
- Sep 28 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) The reported addition of veteran guard Laken Tomlinson can help the Packers' O-line, but he won't provide a panacea. For @theleap.bsky.social: Signing Tomlinson is merely a starting point for Green Bay. www.theleap.football/p/signing-la...
- Signing Laken Tomlinson is merely a starting point for the Packers
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Long-time NFL guard Laken Tomlinson is being signed by the #Packers off the #Cowboys practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
At age 34, with 162 starts under his belt, Tomlinson will help an O-line that needs it.
11 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- Sep 26 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Packers signing former first-round OL off Cowboys practice squad amid struggles, per report
- Sep 26 ESPN NFL News Sources: Packers sign veteran OG Tomlinson off Cowboys practice squad+3
- Sep 26 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Since 2017, Laken Tomlinson has played exclusively at left guard. His last snap at right guard in either the regular season or the playoffs came in 2016. That doesn't mean Tomlinson can't play right guard, but this might be as much about filling the Aaron Banks void. · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: The Packers do need help along the O-line, and Laken Tomlinson has 173 games under his belt, including five seasons under Kyle Shanahan. However, Tomlinson was a liability on a middling-at-best Texans O-line last season. Green Bay is asking a lot from him.
- Sep 26 David Lombardi (X) Good for Laken Tomlinson — the former 49er has earned his way onto another 53-man roster · Quoting Ian Rapoport: Long-time NFL guard Laken Tomlinson is being signed by the #Packers off the #Cowboys practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo. At age 34, with 162 starts under his belt, Tomlinson will help an O-line that needs it.
- Sep 26 Ryan Wood (X) Can confirm #Packers are signing veteran guard Laken Tomlinson off the Cowboys PS, as @RapSheet reported. With the OL becoming an existential threat to this season, Brian Gutekunst isn't sitting around. Tomlinson, at age 34, has 162 starts in 11 seasons.
- Sep 26 Matt Schneidman (X) Packers add a veteran offensive lineman · Quoting Ian Rapoport: Long-time NFL guard Laken Tomlinson is being signed by the #Packers off the #Cowboys practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo. At age 34, with 162 starts under his belt, Tomlinson will help an O-line that needs it.
- Sep 26 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) The Packers do need help along the O-line, and Laken Tomlinson has 173 games under his belt, including five seasons under Kyle Shanahan. However, Tomlinson was a liability on a middling-at-best Texans O-line last season. Green Bay is asking a lot from him.
- Sep 26 Jacob Westendorf (X) Former Lions first round pick headed to Green Bay. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: Long-time NFL guard Laken Tomlinson is being signed by the #Packers off the #Cowboys practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo. At age 34, with 162 starts under his belt, Tomlinson will help an O-line that needs it.
- Sep 26 Mike Garafolo (X) The #Packers make a move for a veteran to help their offensive line. Tomlinson signed with the #Cowboys a few weeks ago, now headed to Green Bay. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: Long-time NFL guard Laken Tomlinson is being signed by the #Packers off the #Cowboys practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo. At age 34, with 162 starts under his belt, Tomlinson will help an O-line that needs it.
- #Cowboys worked out Saahdiq Charles, Laken Tomlinson (signed), Cordell Volson
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Cowboys officially placed Pro Bowl G Tyler Smith on injured reserve, sidelining him a minimum of four games.
Dallas also signed G Nick Leverett to their active roster from their practice squad and signed former Lions 2015 first-round pick Laken Tomlinson to their practice squad.
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- Sep 9 Aaron Wilson (X) #Cowboys roster moves: place Tyler Smith on IR, signed Nick Leverett to 53, signed Laken Tomlinson previously #Texans to practice squad
- Sep 9 Adam Schefter (X) Cowboys officially placed Pro Bowl G Tyler Smith on injured reserve, sidelining him a minimum of four games. Dallas also signed G Nick Leverett to their active roster from their practice squad and signed former Lions 2015 first-round pick Laken Tomlinson to their practice squad.
- Sep 9 Mike Garafolo (X) Veteran OL Laken Tomlinson stays in Texas, joining the #Cowboys after being with the #Texans last season. With Tyler Smith down 4-6 weeks following thumb surgery, Tomlinson adds depth to begin the season. · Quoting Todd Archer: With Nick Leverett added to the 53-man roster, the Cowboys have signed veteran OL Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad. He has started 162 games for his career, including seven last year with Houston.
- Sep 9 Mike Garafolo (X) With Nick Leverett added to the 53-man roster, the Cowboys have signed veteran OL Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad. He has started 162 games for his career, including seven last year with Houston.
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Might 49ers trade acquisition Jarrett Patterson be their starter at left guard?
Shanahan said a starter there hasn't yet been picked while citing the trade. There is precedent: 9 years ago today — Aug. 31 — the 49ers traded for Laken Tomlinson and he became their starter at LG for a half decade
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- Aug 31 David Lombardi (X) This being said, the 49ers would very much prefer for their backup center to not be in the game at the same time as Jake Brendel. Because if both get hurt, there's no one left to snap the ball. Therefore, Carver Willis remains the heavy favorite to start at LG, IMO · Quoting David Lombardi: Might 49ers trade acquisition Jarrett Patterson be their starter at left guard? Shanahan said a starter there hasn't yet been picked while citing the trade. There is precedent: 9 years ago today — Aug. 31 — the 49ers traded for Laken Tomlinson and he became their starter at LG for a half decade
- Aug 31 David Lombardi (X) Might 49ers trade acquisition Jarrett Patterson be their starter at left guard? Shanahan said a starter there hasn't yet been picked while citing the trade. There is precedent: 9 years ago today — Aug. 31 — the 49ers traded for Laken Tomlinson and he became their starter at LG for a half decade