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The Green Bay Packers offensive line is back to full strength — almost.
The injury report cleared the way for four of Green Bay’s five starting offensive lineman to play Monday night, October 9, against the Las Vegas Raiders. The one glaring omission from the lineup is five-time All-Pro David Bakhtiari, who announced earlier this week that he will miss the remainder of the season after re-aggravating the knee injury that has plagued him for the past three years.
Rasheed Walker, a seventh-round pick last year, will start his fourth game of the season at left tackle on Monday Night Football. Walker has played reasonably well in Bakhtiari’s stead, allowing 2 sacks and taking 3 penalties, though there could be an opportunity to upgrade the position ahead of the October 31 trade deadline if the Packers are so inclined.
The Denver Broncos (1-3) have positioned themselves as sellers, most recently dealing linebacker Randy Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers earlier this week. If Denver continues to struggle and subsequently moves toward a younger and less expensive roster, then left tackle Garett Bolles could come into play for a team like Green Bay.
Broncos Not Ready to Deal LT Garett Bolles, but May Be Soon
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GettyLeft tackle Garett Bolles of the Denver Broncos will be a prime trade target for multiple teams if he is made available.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported last week that the Broncos are a prime candidate to make more trades under the right circumstances, though those conditions have not yet materialized.
“Denver general manager George Paton is someone who will always field trade calls,” Rapoport said. “But Denver isn’t there yet.”
Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report referenced that report on Wednesday when listing Bolles among his top-10 trade candidates in the NFL.
The Broncos will at least pick up the phone if teams come calling with trade offers. Left tackle Garett Bolles is someone who could generate a ton of interest in the coming weeks.
Bolles is a dependable starter who has surrendered only one sack on the season thus far, according to Pro Football Focus.
Though Denver did notch a win in Week 4, Bolles lamented the constant losing he’s experienced with the franchise after the Broncos’ blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins the previous week. While he’s under contract through 2024, Bolles might welcome a change of scenery now.
Garett Bolles Potential Long-Term Replacement for Packers’ David Bakhtiari
GettyGreen Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari may have played his last snap in green and gold.
If the Broncos do make Bolles available, a strong argument can be made that the Packers should pursue him aggressively.
By the time the 2023 campaign is finished, Bakhtiari will have played in just 13 of a possible 51 games over the previous three years. He is scheduled to count nearly $40.5 million against the salary cap in 2024 and Green Bay can save nearly $21.5 million by cutting or trading him over the summer.
Given Bakhtiari’s age, 32, and his history of injury, it is unlikely the Packers will bring the left tackle back on a new deal beyond next season. Bolles is only one year younger, but he is also a former All-Pro (2020) and has been healthier than Bakhtiari over the past several years.
Bolles is currently playing in the third season of a four-year, $68 million contract and could feasibly provide a long-term answer for the Packers at one of the game’s most crucial positions if the team decides to part ways with Bakhtiari.
