Packers signing former first-round OL off Cowboys practice squad amid struggles, per report
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Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, requiring him to join Green Bay's active 53-man roster.
- Tomlinson, 34, is in his 12th NFL season and has played for multiple teams, including the Lions, 49ers, Jets, Seahawks, Texans, Ravens, and Cowboys, with his last offensive snaps in 2023.
- Despite limited recent game action, Tomlinson brings significant experience with 162 career starts and over 10,000 offensive snaps to a Packers offensive line struggling with injuries and poor performance.
- The Packers' offensive line has been hit hard by injuries to key players Zach Bako-Bewele and Aaron Banks, contributing to a weak running game and poor quarterback protection, as seen in their recent 35-14 loss to the Falcons.
- Head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged multiple factors behind the team's offensive struggles, emphasizing shared responsibility among players and coaches rather than blaming the offensive line alone.
