David Bakhtiari
32-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/1/2024
Not done yet
Bakhtiari (knee) plans to play in 2024, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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 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.
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Not calling it quits
Bakhtiari will rehab his knee this offseason in an effort to play in 2024, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The five-time All-Pro left tackle was released by the Packers last week after managing to play in only 13 games since tearing his ACL in late 2020, including just one in 2023. Bakhtiari's knees simply may not be capable of handling a regular NFL schedule any more, but if he can get in shape this spring, his resume should earn him a look from a team in need of help along the offensive line.
The five-time All-Pro left tackle was released by the Packers last week after managing to play in only 13 games since tearing his ACL in late 2020, including just one in 2023. Bakhtiari's knees simply may not be capable of handling a regular NFL schedule any more, but if he can get in shape this spring, his resume should earn him a look from a team in need of help along the offensive line.
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Health remains a concern for Bakhtiari, but he also remains one of the best left tackles in the game when healthy. His presence -- or lack thereof -- will be pivotal to the success of Green Bay's offense in its first year with Jordan Love at the helm.
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Released by Green Bay
Bakhtiari (knee) was released by the Packers with a failed physical designation Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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To be let go
Bakhtiari (knee) will be released by the Packers ahead of the start of the new league year Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Confirms he's out for season
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.
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Undergoing additional knee surgeries
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.
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Moves to injured reserve
The Packers placed Bakhtiari (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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