Packers RT Zach Tom to Undergo Hip Surgery, Out for the Season 

GREEN BAY, Wis. — A jolt for the Packers’ offense: sources confirm right tackle Zach Tom will undergo hip surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025 season, just one day after a 27–13 Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions. The team initially hoped Tom could manage a few weeks on a conservative plan, but advanced evaluations revealed structural damage requiring surgery.

Tom’s importance isn’t in question: he’s the edge “fuse” that helps Jordan Love maintain quick timing and keep the pocket clean outside. Losing him forces Green Bay to reshuffle immediately on both edges and adjust tempo to reduce direct stress on the offensive line.

As for replacements, the realistic path is keeping Rasheed Walker at LT while elevating Luke Tenuta or Caleb Jones to RT; another option is sliding Jordan Morgan to RT with Sean Rhyan and Elgton Jenkins stabilizing the interior. In parallel, personnel leadership is surveying the veteran tackle market for a short-term, cap-friendly swing T to bolster depth now.

Schematically, expect more quick game and RPO/glance, added chip/duo help from TEs/RBs to the right side, and heavier play-action boot/nakeds to change the launch point and shorten edge protection time. In the red zone and on third down, the rhythm likely shifts toward faster throws to Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Christian Watson (when ready) with intermediate concepts that keep drives alive.

Head coach Matt LaFleur  said: “Zach is a warrior, but as the head coach I’m not turning his health into a gamble. We’ll do what’s best for the Packers and for Zach’s future. If we don’t have absolute confidence after the final check, he won’t play — even if everyone wants to see him out there.”

From a roster-management angle, GM Brian Gutekunst is expected to target a low-risk, ready-to-play addition: a swing tackle with meaningful snaps, using snap-based incentives to protect the cap. If internal options hold up, Green Bay could rotate temporarily for 1–2 weeks before locking in a steadier configuration.

Looking ahead, the Packers will quickly stress-test this new-look OL next week. The goals: sustain drives, avoid negative plays, and preserve the run–action identity that maximizes Love. Tom’s absence is significant, but with a flexible playbook and decent depth, Green Bay believes it can stay on a competitive trajectory in the NFC.