Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Jordan Morgan had an uneventful rookie season, injuring his shoulder on three separate occasions that limited him to six games, one start, and 186 offensive snaps. Morgan first injured his shoulder in August, sidelining him for the entire preseason and causing him to lose the starting right guard competition to Sean Rhyan. He alternated at right guard in Weeks 1 and 2 before missing Weeks 3-5 with a shoulder injury. After returning, he continued to alternate at right guard in Weeks 6-8 and made his first career start at left guard in Week 9 before aggravating his shoulder injury and requiring season-ending surgery.
Jordan Morgan had an impressive training camp and preseason performance, but because right guard was viewed as a weaker position, Rasheed Walker remained at left tackle while the former he once again alternated with Sean Rhyan in his second season. Morgan alternated at right guard in Week 1 before moving to left guard following Aaron Banks’ injury and starting in Banks’ place in Week 2. He filled in at right tackle in Week 3 when Zach Tom exited and moved to left guard when Banks exited before starting Week 4 at left tackle.
Morgan started Weeks 6-12 at right guard and played every snap in four of those games. Unfortunately, he was benched in Week 12 in favor of Anthony Belton and did not appear on offense again until Week 16. He then started Weeks 16 and 17 at right tackle, Week 18 at left tackle, and the Wild Card Round at right tackle. He played much better at tackle than guard, allowing five pressures, three hurries, and two sacks in those four games. Morgan finished with 25 pressures, 19 hurries, two quarterback hits, and four sacks across 17 games, 12 starts, and 820 offensive snaps.
The Green Bay Packers’ blindside blocker is facing a pivotal 3rd season
Green Bay Packers guard Jordan Morgan (77) blocks Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) during the second quarter of their game Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Jordan Morgan faces a pivotal third season because his role as Jordan Love’s blindside protector will be paramount to Green Bay’s success in 2026. Last season, Love was arguably the best quarterback when kept clean, posting a 129.4 passer rating, the highest among QBs with at least 20% of dropbacks. However, he was one of the worst quarterbacks under pressure, posting a 49.2 passer rating, the third-worst mark.
Additionally, the Packers do not have a proven backup plan at left tackle if Morgan struggles. Rasheed Walker signed with the Carolina Panthers, leaving Darian Kinnard as the swing tackle. Kinnard has only played six offensive snaps at left tackle in the NFL, and the other time he played there was his first year at Kentucky, when he logged only 143 snaps. In case of an emergency, the team could move Anthony Belton, who logged more than 2,000 snaps at left tackle in college, from the projected right guard spot and insert fifth-round pick Jager Burton in his spot.
Lastly, Morgan needs to prove he is a starting-caliber left tackle, as the Packers could add competition in free agency or select one in the second round of the 2027 NFL Draft. One thing to consider is that he enters a de facto contract year since his rookie contract includes a fully guaranteed 5th-year option for the 2028 season, with the decision due next May. If Morgan performs well, the team will likely exercise his option or secure him to an extension. However, if he struggles, they may decline it and bring in competition, giving him one more chance before his contract expires in 2028.
Morgan is willing to play wherever on the offensive line
“I got in here expecting myself to play left tackle,” Morgan said, via Wes Hodkiewicz of the team’s website. “But I’m a team player. Wherever they needed me to be and to play, I’m going to try to do my best at it.”
“When you want to be good and you want to be a perfectionist, it’s really hard,” Morgan said. “Those first two years, it was a struggle for me, for sure. But at the end of the day, I’ve got to do it for the team, I’ve got to do for my teammates, just try to do the best I can do.”
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