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Packers Reunion with Versatile Veteran Lineman Amid Zach Tom Injury

Green Bay, WI — September 25, 2025 — The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line has taken a hit with Zach Tom sidelined and potentially out for multiple weeks. In that context, buzz about a reunion with former versatile veteran lineman Billy Turner is heating up among #GoPackGo—especially with a challenging slate ahead.

An internal source acknowledged the urgent need for tackle/guard depth: Tom is a key piece at right tackle, setting the edge for the wide-zone run game and providing steady pass protection. Without him, the burden shifts to Rasheed Walker and a young rotation, and the Packers need a plug-and-play answer to protect Jordan Love and keep the offense on schedule.

Against that backdrop, Billy Turner emerges as a practical option with minimal ramp-up. Turner was a trusted piece under Matt LaFleur, already fluent in the terminology, motion/split timing, wide-zone landmarks, and protection calls (ID’ing the Mike, sliding, chipping). Crucially, he can cover multiple spots—hold down RT when needed, slide to RG in 11/12 personnel, and even serve as an extra offensive lineman (6th OL) in short-yardage or goal-line situations.

From a roster-building standpoint, depending on Turner’s current contract status, the Packers could:

  • Sign a short-term deal if he’s a free agent, or

  • Pursue a low-cost trade (mid/late-round conditional pick tied to snap %) if he’s under another team’s control.

  • The salary-cap picture and Zach Tom’s recovery timeline are the two major variables in any decision.

    On the field, if reunited, Turner could immediately:

    • Handle RT to steady the edge in pass pro (especially vs. speed-to-power EDGE rushers),

  • Support the wide zone/duo run game with familiar angles and footwork,

  • Flex to RG when the Packers want a heavier box or more diversity in play-action/boot concepts,

  • Mentor younger linemen on reading protections, recognizing slides, and handling back chips.

  • The staff remains cautious with Tom’s injury—no hard deadline, evaluated day-to-day with player safety prioritized. But with a tough run of games ahead, a versatile veteran lineman like Billy Turner could provide the immediate boost Green Bay needs to maintain its winning trajectory.

    Will Billy Turner return to Lambeau before the late-October trade deadline? The answer could shape the Packers’ season.

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