David Bakhtiari undergoes appendectomy
The veteran left tackle had been rock solid over the last three games. He's now out for Sunday and possibly the season.
By PackerAaron
The hits just keep on coming.
The Packers announced earlier this afternoon that their All Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari underwent an appendectomy earlier in the day and is Out for Sunday's game in Chicago.
Bakhtiari acknowledged the procedure after the news broke.
What a crazy day. Thought I may have strained my abdomen or something this morning so I brought it up to our team Doctor. Next thing I know, I’m having surgery. Did not expect this. Everything went well. Thank y’all! 🧀 https://t.co/V2Fdn7Jmp8
— David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) December 2, 2022
On the football side of things, I'd expect Zach Tom to get the start at left tackle vs the Bears, though the Packers could slide Elgton Jenkins out to tackle and insert Tom at guard. They could also move Yosh Nijman back to left tackle and play either Tom or Jenkins at right tackle and re-insert Royce Newman back at guard.
Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
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Comments (5)
fair_weather
December 02, 2022 at 05:20 pm
Let’s not tempt fate with a ‘Could this season get any worse,’ ok? Glad he’s okay.
LeotisHarris
December 02, 2022 at 05:35 pm
Pfft, kids these days! On December 5, 1964 Ray Nitschke used a pair of tape scissors and a shoehorn to remove his appendix in plain view of the crowd at Soldier Field. He didn't miss a snap in the 17-3 win over the Bears *and* made the All Pro Team.
A New Era
December 02, 2022 at 06:27 pm
That's hilarious, LH!!
CheesedDeadHead
December 02, 2022 at 08:18 pm
I hear Matt LaFleur once pulled off a band-aid with one swift motion without the benefit of a local or a tonic *and* he didn't cry.
Starrbrite
December 02, 2022 at 10:29 pm
Outstanding—I’m still laughing.