# Green Bay Packers roster upheaval ahead of Buccaneers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/green-bay-packers-offensive-line-signings
> Updated: 2026-10-02T19:30:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4.

The Green Bay Packers face escalating roster challenges heading into their Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The offensive line crisis is compounded by poor performance, with the team currently ranking last in the NFL in both rushing yards per game and yards per carry. While the team has bolstered the unit by signing veterans Laken Tomlinson and Kevin Zeitler, as well as Mekhi Becton to the practice squad, integration remains a concern.

Injuries have further depleted the lineup. Starting guards Aaron Banks (knee and toe) and Jacob Monk (quadriceps) are ruled out. Wide receiver Jayden Reed is also sidelined following season-ending neck surgery. On defense, Warren Brinson has been placed on injured reserve with calf and groin injuries, sidelining him for at least four games. However, linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has cleared concussion protocol and been removed from the injury report.

On the opposing side, the Buccaneers will be without quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with a thumb injury. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is expected to make his first career start. Tampa Bay also faces roster shortages with injuries to cornerback Benjamin Morrison, linebacker Rueben Bain Jr., and tight end Ko Kieft.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Green Bay Packers face roster upheaval ahead of Buccaneers game

The Green Bay Packers are managing significant injuries and offensive line instability, including placing Warren Brinson on IR, ahead of their Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-bay-packers-revamp-offensive-line-ahead-of-buccaneers-matchup

### 2026-09-29: Green Bay Packers sign Kevin Zeitler amid offensive line and injury shifts

The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to stabilize their offensive line while announcing that wide receiver Jayden Reed will miss the rest of the season due to a neck injury.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kevin-zeitler-works-out-with-green-bay-packers

### 2026-09-26: Green Bay Packers sign veterans to bolster offensive line

The Green Bay Packers have signed veterans Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton to address significant struggles and injuries within their offensive line.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-bay-packers-sign-veteran-guard-laken-tomlinson

### 2026-09-16: Green Bay Packers sign veteran guard Cordell Volson

The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran guard Cordell Volson to their practice squad to bolster an offensive line struggling with depth and performance following their Week 1 loss.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-bay-packers-sign-veteran-guard-cordell-volson

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