Packers have made their stance on Jordan Morgan crystal clear

The Green Bay Packers publicly state that rookie offensive lineman Jordan Morgan, their 2024 first-round pick, will compete for a starting job at either left tackle or right guard. However, their actions during training camp contradict this message. While Morgan received starting reps when injuries hit the offensive line earlier, he was immediately demoted to the second-team offense as soon as veterans Aaron Banks and Elgton Jenkins returned.

Despite perceived openings at left tackle and right guard, the Packers consistently roll with Rasheed Walker at left tackle and Sean Rhyan at right guard alongside the healthy starters. Observers, including The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, predict this lineup (Walker, Banks, Jenkins, Rhyan, Zach Tom) is likely the Week 1 starting group. The team's decision to keep Morgan on the bench signals they do not believe he is currently ready to start, regardless of their public pronouncements.

While the Packers experiment with Morgan at both tackle and guard positions, and offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich offers muted praise calling him "pretty solid," the opportunity has not materialized. Veterans Walker and Rhyan, both entering contract years and neither proven as elite starters (Rhyan ranked 67th among guards per PFF last season), are still holding their spots. This situation is concerning as Morgan briefly appeared poised to win a job last summer before an injury derailed him, yet he hasn't reclaimed momentum.

Despite the Packers' persistent verbal confidence in Morgan being "in the mix," all current signs point to him beginning the season as a backup. While competition is ongoing and time remains in camp, the team's lineup decisions over a week into practice clearly indicate Morgan is not yet considered ready to start.