Packers Line Shuffles and Captain Picks | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, the Green Bay Packers are dealing with some offensive line-shuffling heading into the season. Key players like Aaron Banks and Zach Bakkel Baywell have in sideline with knee injuries, forcing the team to move guys around during training camp. Anthony Belton is stepped in a right tackle. Jacob Monk is at right guard and Rookie Jager Burton is getting reps at left guard. Coach Matt LaFlor acknowledged it's tough to build chemistry when the starting five isn't consistent, but he's focused on making the best of the situation, noting other teams face similar challenges. Earlier this week, LaFlor also touched on the team's preparation for week one. He mentioned a significant portion of the game plan is already set, and they spent time in the offseason getting familiar with their upcoming opponent. LaFlor emphasized that the early part of the season is always a challenge, and the goal is to expose the team to various looks on offense, defense, and special teams to get them ready for the opener. In other team news, the Packers have announced their five team captains for the upcoming season.

1:02Quarterback Jordan Love, Mindbackers Zaire Franklin, and Isaiah McDuffie tied in Tucker Kraft, and safety Xavier McKinney will be wearing the C-C. This year, this marks the second consecutive season the team has elected to have season-long captains. The team also added two players to their practice squad recently. Many Krieg, a kicker from Germany who previously spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, has rejoined the Packers. They also signed Scott Daly, a long snapper with previous experience with the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. Finally, LaFlor commented on the recent college football game between Wisconsin and Notre Dame played at Lambo Field. While he found the atmosphere impressive, he admitted to having some concerns about the wear and tear on the field, though he expressed confidence in the field crew to get it back in shape. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day, I'm Corey with the story.