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Packers coach Matt LaFleur said neither
player’s injury should be a long-term issue, but he was unsure
of their availability for Thursday. Tom has an oblique injury,
while Banks’ issues are with his ankle and groin.
“We’ll see,” LaFleur said Tuesday. “We’ll give them all the way
up to game time to see where they’re at.”
Banks joined the Packers this offseason on a four-year, $77
million deal after spending four years with the San Francisco
49ers. Tom signed a four-year, $88 million contract extension
this summer.
Tom’s injury forced Darian Kinnard into action less than two
weeks after the Packers acquired him from the Philadelphia
Eagles. The Packers sent a seventh-round pick to Philadelphia to
acquire Kinnard.
Kinnard likely would step in again if Tom is unable to play
Thursday. The Packers rotated Sean Rhyan and 2024 first-round
pick Jordan Morgan at right guard on Sunday, so they could
handle both guard spots if Banks is held out.
“I just approach it like every week, just approach it like I’m
ready to play in the game — any point, any moment,” said Kinnard,
who played 15 snaps on Sunday. “Whatever happens, happens.”
Green Bay’s offensive line didn’t allow any sacks in its season
opener.
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