The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line situation is heating up with unexpected developments this offseason.
The Packers are quietly setting the stage for what could be a significant shift in their protection scheme, potentially impacting Jordan Love’s blind-side security.
A recent development might suggest a different approach moving forward with Jordan Morgan, who was their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
“Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons is visiting today with the Packers and Tuesday with the Ravens,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter wrote on X.
Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons is visiting today with the Packers and Tuesday with the Ravens.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 7, 2025
After spending his rookie season at right guard, Morgan might be returning to left tackle, his position in college.
The coaching staff initially believed guard offered his clearest path to NFL playing time, leading to a timeshare with Sean Rhyan until a shoulder injury sidelined Morgan.
This revelation comes just as head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst have publicly committed to giving Morgan a chance to compete for the left tackle position.
The timing of Simmons’ visit suggests the Packers might be hedging their bets or considering multiple offensive line scenarios heading into the draft.
For Simmons, these pre-draft visits carry extra significance given his medical history.
Teams are particularly interested in evaluating his recovery from a torn patellar tendon suffered last season.
Despite this concern, his talent has kept him in first-round consideration, with full clearance possibly coming by training camp.
NFL teams are permitted 30 pre-draft visits, which do not necessarily represent their top prospects but rather players requiring additional evaluation for various reasons.
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