By season’s end, the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line was getting pretty thin.

Having already lost first-round rookie Jordan Morgan for the year and lacking in interior O-line depth, the Packers didn’t have a solution when left guard Elgton Jenkins exited during the Wild Card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Green Bay tried to plug the line by throwing various tackles in the guard position. However, all that did was delay the inevitable against a stout Eagles defensive line.

Overall, the Packers had a good offensive line in 2024 and made intriguing additions to the group before the season. But a few wrinkles this offseason and upcoming contract extension eligibility could mean the Packers must reinforce their line.

In particular, Green Bay could consider upgrading the left tackle spot. Rasheed Walker‘s development was promising when he replaced David Bakhtiari in 2023 and became a solid player in 2024. However, to add competition to create a more competitive team, could Brian Gutekunst look to further solidify Jordan Love‘s blind spot?

Regarding immediate needs, the offensive line might not be the most obvious group to address in the draft or free agency. Green Bay needs help along the defensive line and at cornerback, and adding a dynamic pass catcher is constantly enticing.

However, teams aren’t just looking at the upcoming year; they must build for the franchise’s long-term future.

Despite how often teams blitzed Love, the offensive line did an excellent job protecting him. The line ranked seventh in ESPN’s pass-blocking win-rate metric.

But the run blocking, while better than last year, still needs work.

Matt LaFleur leaned on new running back Josh Jacobs to great effect, but the offensive line could have made Jacobs’ life easier by creating space.

Again, no complaints about the line on the whole. Still, to make a deeper postseason run, the Packers need to be better in both trenches.

As Packer Central’s Jacob Westendorf said, until you have Philly’s OL, you can stand to improve.

Add in that expiring contracts could force some changes, and this could be another heavily offensive-line-focused offseason.

Even if the Packers want him back, Josh Myers could depart in free agency. If he does, Green Bay must shuffle and rebuild some pieces of their line. Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom, and Walker are all eligible for contact extensions, and it’s unlikely all of them will be back in 2026.

Which brings us back to Walker.

Tom will almost certainly be the first to receive an extension. The former fourth-rounder is emerging as one of the league’s best right tackles, and the Packers should lock him down as quickly as possible. Next season could be a big auditioning year for Rhyan, who could see play at center or either guard spot.

Getting a quality starter out of a seventh-round pick is a testament to how good Gutekunst and the scouting department are at finding project players along the offensive line.

Walker took a step forward in 2024, solidifying his grasp on the left tackle position. He’s a good starting tackle, though arguably the offensive line’s weakest link.

Andy Herman and PFF had differing opinions on his play, with PFF giving him an above-average 68.3 grade while Herman gave him a more critical -1.60. Walker had a high PFF pass-blocking grade (79.6) but a below-average run-blocking grade (54.1). He was also credited with nine penalties, which cost the Packers in more than a few critical moments.

Walker also is a pure tackle, lacking some of the versatility the Packers usually seek.

Unless the line really undergoes a major shakeup in 2025 or they choose to focus Jordan Morgan at tackle, Walker is probably the starter at left tackle next season. And that’s more than fine. Walker is a solid player and would be an upgrade for most offensive lines in the league.

But if the Packers want to elevate their roster to the next level, bringing in competition or an eventual successor for Walker is crucial. Just because they drafted Morgan last season and there are other roster needs doesn’t mean the Packers won’t take a tackle early if they really like someone.

Gutekunst heavily invested in the offensive line during his time as general manager, and that trend is likely to continue in 2025. What they do in the draft — and where Morgan ends up playing — will say a lot about their future intentions at left tackle.