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The line was good in 2024, but could face turnover this offseason.
Since Matt LaFleur arrived in Green Bay, the Packers’ offensive line has been consistently good. Some of that, of course, has to do with the players available. Building an offensive line around the still-healthy David Bakhtiari and a cast of characters including, at various times, Corey Linsley, Bryan Bulaga, Elgton Jenkins, Zach Tom, and others is a much easier process than that faced by other teams.
But LaFleur, Adam Stenavich, and Luke Butkus deserve significant credit for the largely seamless success the offensive line has enjoyed for more than half a decade now. But for a couple of bumps in the road, the line has maintained a high level play over the years, and everything gets easier when the line is taken care of.
Maintaining the offensive line this offseason will bring its own challenges, though. Center Josh Myers is a free agent, and if he leaves, the Packers will need to replace at least one starter, a potential headache even if Myers leaving might be a net positive. If the Packers try to replace Myers internally, that could create a ripple effect elsewhere on the line. For instance, if Sean Rhyan gets the nod at center, the Packers will have to figure out what’s going on at right guard. The solution there could be Jordan Morgan, but that assumes he’s put all of his 2024 health issues behind him.
The Packers have navigated challenges like this before, and the coaching infrastructure in place is well-equipped to do it again. But assuming they’ll get it done is a fraught proposition — making sure the line is strong again needs to be a significant priority, and they’ve got ot get it right.
The Packers' offensive line was solid, but could see some turnover this offseason.
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