With OTAs underway and the 2026 season drawing closer, the Green Bay Packers are already back on the field beginning their offseason preparations. Still, not everyone is convinced about the roster construction, as ESPN’s Bill Barnwell pointed out in his latest analysis that Green Bay may have fallen short in addressing its offensive line this offseason.
“The Packers were without a first-round pick by virtue of the Parsons trade, but there’s not a lot behind the starting five, and that’s a problem,” Barnwell wrote in his article.
Barnwell noted that the Packers parted ways with two starting offensive linemen but did not adequately replace the production lost up front. He also suggested that general manager Brian Gutekunst may be placing too much confidence in the team’s younger linemen to step into expanded roles right away.
Some concerns about the Green Bay Packers offensive line
“The highest-profile addition on the interior was fifth-round pick Jager Burton. (Brian) Gutekunst wasn’t going to be in the market for one of the expensive young interior linemen, but the Packers could still stand to add a lineman or two as depth before Week 1.”
Injuries severely disrupted the Green Bay Packers offensive line last season, with their projected starting five sharing just 64 snaps together. Complicating matters further, the team entered this offseason without a first-round pick after sending it to the Dallas Cowboys in the deal for Micah Parsons. With a challenging schedule ahead, the Packers’ depth along the line is expected to be tested early and often.
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The Packers face a demanding stretch ahead, including six total matchups against the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings. For now, Green Bay heads into training camp with its current offensive line group intact.
However, if Barnwell’s concerns prove accurate, quarterback Jordan Love may be forced into more improvisational play under pressure as protection issues surface throughout the season.