Banks did not participate in Monday's training camp practice due to a back injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Banks has been working through a lingering back issue during training camp. He was able to play in the Packers' preseason opener against the Jets but was sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Colts. Banks could be sidelined for Green Bay's preseason finale against the Seahawks this Saturday, which would likely lead to Donovan Jennings starting at left guard for a second straight game. Banks signed a four-year, $77 million contract with the Packers in March to serve as the team's starting left guard.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Past back injury
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Banks (back) started and played 12 offensive snaps in Saturday's preseason opener against the Jets.
Banks had been nursing a back issue for much of training camp prior to playing in Saturday's exhibition. He's locked in as the Packers' starting left guard after signing a four-year, $77 million deal in free agency.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Misses Tuesday's practice
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Banks (back) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Zach Kruse of USA Today reports.
Banks is considered day-to-day due to a back injury that he suffered last week. The team will likely play things conservatively, which could mean that Banks misses the Packers' preseason opener against the Jets on Aug. 9. Banks started at left guard in 13 regular-season games last season, so his absence gives Donovan Jennings and Kadeem Telfort the opportunity to see more reps with the first-team offense.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Nursing back injury
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Banks is considered day-to-day due to a back injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
It's unclear when Banks suffered the injury, but his absence has allowed Travis Glover to take several reps with the first-team offense at left guard. Banks signed a four-year, $77 million contract with the Packers in March after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the 49ers.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Finds new home
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Banks (knee) is slated to sign a four-year, $77 million contract with the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Banks was regarded as one of the best offensive linemen available in free agency. His 2024 campaign ended on injured reserve due to an MCL injury, but he should be healthy by the beginning of next season and is slated to take over as the Packers' new starting left guard in 2025.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Shifts to IR
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The 49ers placed Banks (knee) on injured reserve Monday.
Banks sustained a season-ending MCL injury in the 49ers' Week 16 loss to the Dolphins, so Monday's shift to IR comes as no surprise. Nick Zakelj is expected to assume San Francisco's top left guard duties for the remainder of the season, with Austen Pleasants likely serving as the top backup.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Suffers season-ending injury
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Banks (knee) suffered a season-ending MCL injury in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Banks sustained the knee injury in the second half of the contest, bringing his season to a premature end. Fellow offensive linemen Jaylon Moore (quadriceps) and Trent Williams (ankle) were both lost for the season as well over the weekend. Nick Zakelj replaced Banks at left guard against Miami and will likely operate in that role in Week 17 against the Lions on Monday Night Football.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Ruled out of Sunday's game
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Banks (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Banks went down with a knee injury in the second half, which will sideline him at least until next Monday's Week 17 game versus the Lions. The starting left guard is joined by left tackle Jaylon Moore (quad) on the sideline, so Spencer Burford and Nick Zakelj are now on the offensive line for the 49ers.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Receives concussion clearance
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Banks cleared the league's concussion protocol Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Banks missed the 49ers' last two games after suffering a concussion Week 12, but he should be set to return Thursday against the Rams. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, the 27-year-old will reclaim his starting role at left guard.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Ruled out for Week 14
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Banks (concussion) was downgraded to out Saturday ahead of Sunday's battle against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Banks didn't practice at all this week, which suggests that he hasn't cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Sunday will mark his second consecutive missed contest. Ben Bartch will likely make another start at left guard in Banks' stead Sunday.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Concussed in Week 12 loss
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Banks suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
He'll now have to pass through the league's concussion protocol if he wants a chance to play next Sunday against Buffalo. Spencer Burford would presumably get the start against the Bills if Banks can't gain clearance over the next week.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Good to go
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Banks (finger, calf) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game in Minnesota,
Banks logged limited workloads at practices in consecutive days to kick off the week before practicing fully Friday. If he avoids any type of setback, the left guard is set to take on his usual role at in the trenches when the 49ers' Week 2 contest commences.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Goes out with calf injury
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Banks is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Jets due to a calf injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Spencer Burford has replaced Banks at left guard, per Wagoner. Banks has helped open holes for a 49ers running game with nearly 150 yards on the ground and two scores Monday. The 2021 second-round pick started 30 games for the 49ers over the past two seasons.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Will play Sunday
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Banks (toe) is active Sunday against the Commanders.
Banks aggravated a previous toe injury in a Week 16 loss to the Ravens, but the Notre Dame product feels well enough to give it a go against Washington. He should get the start at left guard.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Out Sunday
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Banks (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The third-year offensive lineman out of Notre Dame was held out of practice all week with a toe issue, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this Sunday. Nick Zakelj is expected to start at left guard in Banks' stead.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Banks suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Cowboys, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
It's unclear when Banks sustained the injury, but there was initial concern that it was related to his biceps and potentially long-term in nature. Instead, the left guard is considered "day-to-day" according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Banks will shift his focus to being ready for San Francisco's Week 6 matchup on the road in Cleveland.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Performs well in joint practice
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Banks (concussion) won all of his 1-on-1 reps during Thursday's joint practice with the Raiders, Grant Cohn of SI.com reports.
Banks was diagnosed with a concussion exactly one week ago but has since passed league protocols and moved on from the issue. Expect the Notre Dame product to start at left guard for the 49ers in the coming season.
