Impact Bakhtiari has yet to make his 2021 debut after undergoing surgery in January to repair a torn ACL. Though Bakhtiari was cleared to practice Oct. 20 and was officially added to the 53-man roster Nov. 10, the Packers' decision to activate him was likely a result of the All-Pro left tackle's 21-day evaluation window coming to a close rather than a sign his debut was imminent. The fact that Bakhtiari is on track to miss his third straight game since being activated and required a follow-up procedure isn't ideal, but the Packers are optimistic the knee scope will allow him to return at closer to full health for the stretch run. Bakhtiari's replacement at left tackle, Elgton Jenkins, suffered a season-ending ACL tear of his own in the team's Week 11 loss to Minnesota, leaving Yosh Nijman as the next man up to protect Aaron Rodgers' blind side.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
