Jordan Morgan injury update: Green Bay Packers make major decision on rookie OL

Many Packers fans were a little bummed when Green Bay selected Jordan Morgan during the 2024 NFL Draft, believing the franchise had other more pressing needs on the roster.

Over the course of his rookie season, the offensive lineman’s uneven play hasn’t done much to alleviate those concerns. Now, to add insult to injury, he’s going to miss an extended period of time with an ailment once again.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Packers have placed Morgan on the injured reserve. He’s currently dealing with a shoulder injury, which he evidently aggravated during practice this week.

It’s another blow to the Packers’ offense, as they’ve dealt with injuries throughout the unit in 2024. They’re still 6-3 on the season, but Green Bay is shooting for more as the season progresses.

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Moreover, Jordan Morgan played high school football at Marana (AZ), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 1560 overall recruit in the 2019 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Prior to the 2024 NFL Draft, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein evaluated a lion-share of the best prospects available to be selected, including Morgan. Zierlein originally projected Morgan to be selected in the 2nd Round, and compared him to longtime NFL offensive lineman Charles Leno Jr. while trying to find a similar player.

Additionally, Zierlein listed some of Morgan’s top strengths, “Athletic in his lower half, with ability to redirect his weight in space. Runs his hips under his hands on drive blocks and kick-outs,” were his top two.

Continuing, Zierlein shared his full evaluation on Morgan, believing he “has the traits and talent to become a solid starting left tackle.”

Perhaps the future will be more kind to Jordan Morgan. Until he begins to show it on the field though, the questions will remain in Green Bay.