Packers Struggle with Offensive Line Shuffling

Green Bay's constant position changes on the offensive line led to inconsistent play in 2025

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:07pm

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The Green Bay Packers' offensive line struggled with a lack of continuity in 2025, as the team frequently shuffled players between different positions. General manager Brian Gutekunst acknowledged that the team's approach of cross-training linemen to play multiple spots has been challenging, but said it was necessary due to injuries. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur also admitted that the constant position changes made it difficult for the linemen, especially younger players like 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan.

Why it matters

The Packers' offensive line issues highlight the importance of continuity and chemistry along the offensive front. Frequent position changes can disrupt an offensive line's ability to work cohesively, which can lead to poor performance. This is especially true for younger players who are still developing their skills at the NFL level.

The details

In 2025, Morgan played 748 snaps across four different positions: right guard, left guard, right tackle and left tackle. Other Packers linemen like Jon Runyan Jr., Sean Rhyan, Rasheed Walker and Yosh Nijman also rotated between positions throughout the season. Gutekunst acknowledged that while versatility is important, the team may need to focus on keeping players at one position to allow the line to develop better chemistry.

  • In 2025, Morgan played 748 snaps across four different positions.
  • During the second half of 2023, Runyan Jr. and Rhyan rotated at right guard, while Walker and Nijman rotated at left tackle.

The players

Brian Gutekunst

The general manager of the Green Bay Packers, who discussed the team's approach to offensive line shuffling.

Jordan Morgan

A 2024 first-round draft pick of the Packers who played four different positions on the offensive line in 2025.

Matt LaFleur

The head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who acknowledged the challenges of the team's offensive line shuffling.

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What they’re saying

“You know how I feel about versatility. We've talked a lot about that up here. To me, they need to be able to play multiple spots, and I don't really care where they think they may be better at. When they're in there, they need to perform.”

— Brian Gutekunst, General Manager, Green Bay Packers

“I think there's some merit to that, for sure, especially when you look at just yesterday playing multiple spots in one game. I don't think that's easy on anybody, especially a guy who's still a relatively young player. That's something we've got to look at.”

— Matt LaFleur, Head Coach, Green Bay Packers

What’s next

The Packers will likely focus on keeping their offensive linemen on the same side of the line during the 2026 offseason, in an effort to build more continuity and chemistry along the front.

The takeaway

The Packers' struggles with offensive line shuffling in 2025 highlight the importance of continuity and chemistry for an offensive line. While versatility is valuable, the team may need to prioritize keeping players at one position to allow the unit to develop better cohesion and performance.