Bakhtiari (knee) plans to play in 2024, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bakhtiari was released by the Packers last Monday after missing the majority of the team's games since late 2020 due to complications with his left knee. However, that doesn't mean he's ready to hang up his cleats. According to Rapoport, the 32-year-old is diligently rehabbing and focused on returning to play. If Bakhtiari can prove himself healthy, the two-time first-team All-Pro tackle likely will be able to garner interest from multiple NFL teams.

Bakhtiari was released by the Packers with a failed physical designation Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

The five-time All-Pro appeared in just one game in 2023 due to swelling in his knee. Bakhtiari tore his ACL in 2020 and has appeared in just 13 games since then. The 2013 fourth-round pick has played all 11 of his NFL seasons with the Packers.

Bakhtiari will be released by the Packers ahead of the start of the new league year Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bakhtiari has struggled to stay on the field since suffering an ACL tear in 2020, which has led to him appearing in just 13 games since the injury happened. He missed all but one game in the 2023 campaign after he dealt with swelling in his knee, which led to him undergoing multiple procedures. A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro in his prime, the veteran offensive lineman was hopeful to be healthy in 2024. If so, he'll have to do so with a new team after spending 11 years in Green Bay.

Bakhtiari (knee) said Friday that he won't return this season and his current goal is to be ready to go by training camp ahead of the 2024 campaign, Kassidy Hill of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Packers placed Bakhtiari on injured reserve last Thursday, after which Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the tackle had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee one day earlier. Rapoport also noted that Bakhtiari was slated for another procedure in the near future that will give him a chance to play at 100 percent next year, the implication being that Bakhtiari was out for the season. And Bakhtiari himself confirmed as much this Friday. While he embarks on his current recovery, the Packers will continue to trot out second-year pro Rasheed Walker at left tackle.

Bakhtiari underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday, while another procedure is on the docket in the next few weeks that will give him a chance to play at 100 percent next season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Packers haven't officially ruled out Bakhtiari for the current campaign, as they merely placed him on injured reserve Thursday. Under normal circumstances, he would have a chance to return after missing four games, but Rapoport's report indicates Green Bay's starting left tackle won't be able to do so, either Week 9 against the Rams or for the rest of the season. As long as Bakhtiari is sidelined, Rasheed Walker will nail down left tackle for the team.

The Packers placed Bakhtiari (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After suiting up Week 1 and playing 55 of 60 offensive snaps, Bakhtiari has missed the past two games and now will sit out until at least Week 9 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 5. As long as Bakhtiari is sidelined, the Packers will trust in Rasheed Walker at left tackle.

Bakhtiari (knee) has been ruled out for Green Bay's game against Detroit on Thursday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bakhtiari has not played since Week 1 as he continues to deal with swelling in his knee. With the 31-year-old ruled out once again, Rasheed Walker will get the start at left tackle.

Bakhtiari (knee) is inactive against New Orleans in Week 3, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Continued swelling in his knee will keep Bakhtiari out for a second straight contest. This scenario appeared to be likely as the veteran offensive tackle did not practice at all during the week. Rasheed Walker is expected to start in Bakhtiari's place versus the Saints.

Bakhtiari (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bakhtiari seems to be in serious jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game with swelling in his knee. If that does end up being the case, Rasheed Walker will start at left tackle, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Bakhtiari didn't play Sunday against the Falcons because of swelling in his knee, according to head coach Matt LaFleur, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bakhtiari's absence had nothing to do with the game being played on turf, LaFleur added. Stating that "his knee is injured." It's unclear if the veteran tackle is in danger of missing the team's Week 3 matchup against the Saints, but he'll likely be considered questionable for the game in the days ahead. If he were to miss again, Rasheed Walker would likely draw the start in his place.