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Packers Sign Veterans to Fix Offensive Line
Packers sign three veteran offensive linemen to address struggling passing and rushing games.
In brief
Packers sign three veteran offensive linemen to address struggling passing and rushing games. Green Bay signed Pro Bowl veterans Laken Tomlinson, Mekhi Becton, and Kevin Zeitler to improve their offensive line after poor performance in first three games. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Packers in trouble
Green Bay Packers (1-2) suffered a 35-14 loss to Atlanta Falcons (1-2) after trailing by double-digit points in each of first three games since 2014.
Offensive line struggles
Packers' offensive line has been overwhelmed with injuries and young players unable to start, leading to poor rushing and passing efficiency.
Rushing offense weak
Green Bay has the fewest rushing yards in NFL (146) and is outrushed 242 yards to 17 in Week 3, the third-worst margin since 1980.
Passing offense struggling
Jordan Love has 52.4% completion percentage, the second-worst in league, with 28% off-target rate when pressured, leading to NFL-low 27.8% third-down conversion.
Injuries on offensive line
Right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele suffered patellar tendon tear, left guard Aaron Banks has been injured, and young linemen cannot start at their positions.
Signings of veterans
General manager Brian Gutekunst signed Pro Bowl left guard Laken Tomlinson, offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, and Pro Bowl right guard Kevin Zeitler.
Expected improvements
The new line should improve Jordan Love's passing game and running game for MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson.
Here's the gist
Green Bay signed Pro Bowl veterans Laken Tomlinson, Mekhi Becton, and Kevin Zeitler to improve their offensive line after poor performance in first three games.
