Packers' Aaron Banks: Green light to play vs. Cincy
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Banks (groin/back) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Banks was limited in practice all week due to groin and back injuries, but the 2021 second-rounder has been cleared to return from a one-game absence. He'll return to his starting job at left guard while Jordan Morgan reverts to a reserve role.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Questionable versus Cincinnati
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Banks (groin/back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Banks has yet to play a full game this season and has already missed a pair of contests. The Packers' big-ticket left guard turned in a trio of limited practices this week, but the knee issued popped up Friday. Sean Rhyan and Jordan Morgan would be options to start if Banks is unable to play.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Banks (groin) was a limited participant in the Packers' practice Wednesday.
Banks sat out the Week 4 tie with Dallas but appears to be closer to returning after using the team's recent bye week to get healthy. If he manages to play Sunday versus the Bengals, the 28-year-old should reclaim his spot as Green Bay's starting left guard.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Unlikely to play in Week 4
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Banks (groin) is doubtful to play in Sunday night's contest against the Cowboys, Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV reports.
Banks did not participate at any of the team's three practices throughout the week due to an apparent groin injury. If he can't go in Week 4, Jordan Morgan and Sean Rhyan would be candidates to start at left guard in his place against Dallas.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Exits with groin injury
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Banks is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns due to a groin injury.
Banks was cleared to play Sunday after dealing with a groin injury, but it appears he aggravated the injury in the second quarter. Jordan Morgan has shifted over to left guard, and Anthony Belton has entered the game at right tackle due to the absences of Banks and Zach Tom (oblique).
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Returning to action Sunday
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Banks (groin) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Cleveland.
Banks was held out of the Packers' Week 2 win against the Commanders due to ankle and groin injuries. He then was listed with just the ankle issue this week, which he capped with his first full practice since Week 1 prep. Banks thus will retake his spot as Green Bay's starting left guard Week 3.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Back at practice
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Banks (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Banks played in Week 1 but was sidelined Thursday against Washington. Though his practice status is worth monitoring the rest of the week, Banks has said he'll be ready to suit up in Week 3 against Cleveland, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Officially listed as questionable
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Banks (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Commanders, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Banks did not participate at practice at all during the week after picking up an ankle issue in Week 1, which suggests he might be closer to the "doubtful" end of the questionable tag. If he can't suit up in Week 2, 2024 first-rounder Jordan Morgan could end up getting the start at left guard.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Game-time call vs. Washington
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Banks (ankle) is a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Commanders, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Banks has opened the week with two estimated DNPs due to ankle and groin injuries that he picked up during the Packers' win over the Lions on Sunday. Head coach Matt LaFleur relayed Tuesday that he'll give Banks as much time as possible to be cleared to suit up, but if the 2021 second-rounder is ruled out, then Jordan Morgan would likely step in at left guard.
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Packers' Aaron Banks: Estimated as limited Monday
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Banks (ankle/groin) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Banks dealt with a back issue most of the summer, so the ankle and groin injuries are new for the Packers' starting left guard. With Zach Tom (hip) also banged up, Green Bay can't afford to also be without Banks on Thursday night against the Commanders. Banks played just 43 of 48 offensive snaps in Week 1 versus Detroit. Jordan Morgan handled the five snaps missed by Banks.
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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.
