GB Aaron Banks
NFL offensive lineman. Position: Guard. Team: Green Bay Packers.
Quick Facts
- Position: Guard (OG)
- Team: Green Bay Packers
- Contract: 4-year, $77M free-agent deal signed in 2025
2026 Outlook
Unexpectedly placed on PUP list before training camp with an undefined back injury, despite being expected to enter the season fully healthy. Dealt with nagging injuries through 2025 (back, ankle, stinger) but missed no significant time. Banks is dealing with an undisclosed knee injury heading into Week 1 preseason. When asked whether Banks had surgery, head coach Matt LaFleur deflected saying "I'll let him answer that," sparking speculation that Banks may have undergone surgery without team approval. Timeline for return unclear; his recovery matters not just for 2026 but for the 2027 cap situation. Most critically, rookie guard Jager Burton and Jacob Monk are making it "extremely difficult" for the team to simply hand the left guard job back to Banks once he's healthy, suggesting potential position competition (per Packers coaches talk injuries, preseason opener).
Through three weeks, Banks has already missed 2.5 games with knee and toe ailments. Packers signed Laken Tomlinson to address left guard position while Banks continues recovery. Status for Week 4 vs. Tampa Bay remains uncertain pending team evaluation. (per Packers OL has been terrible, can Becton and Tomlinson help?)
Role / Depth Chart
Expected starting left guard when healthy, but rookie competition from Jager Burton and Jacob Monk has created uncertainty about his role upon return. Availability for Week 1 uncertain.
Injury Status
Week 6 status update (Oct 15): Aaron Banks returned to practice for the first time since Week 2 with limited participation. Dealing with knee/toe issues, but HC Matt LaFleur indicated the situation is "fluid" between Banks and Dalvin Tomlinson for the starting left guard job. Banks' return timeline suggests possible availability for Week 6, though his job security is no longer guaranteed. (per packers-get-concerning-injury-news-ahead-of-cowboys-matchup-yahoo-sports)
Recent News
- 2026-08-14 — Rookie competition emerging; position battle with Burton and Monk (Packers coaches talk injuries, preseason opener)
- 2026-07-28 — Placed on PUP list before training camp (Packers Hit With Unexpected Injury Concern Before Training Camp)
Open Questions
- Did Aaron Banks undergo unapproved surgery? What exactly is his knee injury?
- Will Banks win back his starting left guard job upon return, or will Burton/Monk take the spot?