Packers promote rookie OT Brant Banks amid multiple offensive line injuries

The Green Bay Packers have promoted offensive tackle Brant Banks from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster to bolster their offensive line depth amid multiple injuries. Banks, an undrafted rookie from Rice, had spent most of training camp and preseason playing left tackle despite limited snaps at the position in college. This move comes after right tackle Zach Tom exited early in Week 3 with an oblique injury and left guard Aaron Banks suffered a groin injury, leaving the Packers thin on the offensive line. Banks previously made his NFL debut in Week 2 and is seen as valuable depth to help prevent further issues, especially with the team struggling in recent games. Packers coach Matt LaFleur noted that Tom's injury was not a setback but emphasized the difficulty of game conditions compared to practice. The team hopes Banks' addition will stabilize an area that has seen significant reshuffling and challenges early in the season.