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Packers offensive line should move forward without Aaron Banks

Green Bay Packers guard Aaron Banks has struggled with injuries since joining the team as a 2025 free-agent signing, missing significant time in training camp and the first two games of the season. After a knee injury sidelined him for the Week 1 loss to the Vikings, a toe issue forced his early exit in Week 2 against the New York Jets, where he played just 22 snaps before being pulled.

Banks has since been a limited participant in practices, raising questions about his readiness and the Packers’ long-term plans for the left guard position. With Banks still recovering, the team has turned to Laken Tomlinson, a practice-squad addition from the Dallas Cowboys, who has stepped in seamlessly, playing every snap of the last two games.

Tomlinson’s steady performance—allowing just two pressures in those contests—has stabilized the offensive line, directly correlating with quarterback Sean Rhyan’s improved play. The Packers’ coaching staff, led by head coach Matt LaFleur, has emphasized flexibility in the lineup, suggesting Banks’ return may not be imminent or guaranteed.

Given Banks’ history of injuries and inconsistent play, the Packers appear poised to move forward without him, despite the high expectations surrounding his free-agent acquisition.

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