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Packers Lose Key Offensive Linemen Ahead of Showdown with Cowboys
28 Sep
Summary
- Packers missing 3 of top 7 offensive linemen for Cowboys game
- Packers sign undrafted rookie OT Brant Banks, elevate G/C Lecitus Smith
- Micah Parsons faces former team Cowboys in homecoming game
As the Green Bay Packers prepare to take on the Dallas Cowboys in a highly anticipated Sunday Night Football matchup, they will be without three of their top offensive linemen. Starting left guard Aaron Banks missed the entire week of practice with a groin injury and has been ruled out for the game. The Packers also lost their top two right tackles, with Zach Tom and rookie Anthony Belton both sidelined due to respective injuries.
To bolster their offensive line depth, the Packers have made some roster moves. They signed undrafted rookie offensive tackle Brant Banks from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated guard/center Lecitus Smith from the practice squad as well. These additions could see playing time on Sunday, as the Packers look to avoid depth issues along the offensive trenches.
One of the biggest storylines heading into this matchup is the homecoming of All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons. Parsons spent the first four seasons of his career with the Cowboys before being traded to the Packers in a blockbuster deal just before the 2025 season. Despite the drama surrounding his departure from Dallas, Parsons is solely focused on helping the Packers secure a victory against his former team.
The Packers will need to overcome these offensive line challenges if they hope to bounce back from their first loss of the season, which came against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. With the Cowboys' defense led by the disruptive Parsons, the Packers' offensive line will be tested, and their ability to protect quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be a key factor in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated showdown.
