The ACL injury sustained by Packers All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari late during the 2020–21 season continues to impact his availability entering the 2022 season. As the team looks to keep its Aaron Rodgers-fueled Super Bowl window open, having one of the NFL’s best offensive linemen is essential.
In November ’20, Bakhtiari signed a four-year, $105.5 million deal that made him the highest-paid offensive lineman in league history. Just weeks later, ahead of the team’s playoff push, he tore his ACL in practice, costing him the rest of that year and most of ’21. Bakhtiari made a brief return in Week 18 of the 2021–22 season. He played in 27 snaps and was shut down for the playoffs after feeling discomfort following the game.
As training camp opens, Bakhtiari finds himself on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and the team is making no promises about his availability for Week 1 of the season when the team is on the road at the Vikings.
