Packers' David Bakhtiari Underwent 3rd Surgery on Knee Injury; Timetable Unknown

It's not clear if David Bakhtiari will be ready for the start of the season after undergoing a third surgery on his knee.

Gutekunst gave an update on Wednesday.

"We're not going to put a timetable on it, but what I will is Dave had a very significant injury—much more than just an ACL way back when it occurred. I thought he busted his tail to get back last season. As we went through that last game versus Detroit, I think when he came out of that he wasn't particularly happy with how it responded. He did have another procedure in the offseason, but I think we're cautiously optimistic."

After he tore his knee on December 31, 2020, he missed the rest of the season and the playoffs. He was unavailable for the playoffs after only playing 27 snaps in the Week 18 game.

After the injury, the 30-year-old had to have surgery to reduce swelling in the knee. He had a third surgery after his brief return in the regular season finale.

After five straight seasons of earning first- or second-team All-Pro honors, Bakhtiari suffered a knee injury and missed the entire 2016 season. He was selected to the Pro Bowl for the third time, despite only playing 12 games.

He was given a four-year, $92 million extension, but injuries have prevented him from living up to it so far.

It could put a lot of pressure on the rest of the offensive line with Elgton recovering from a tornACL.

After starting eight games at left tackle last season, Yosuah Nijman could be the next man up, but his absence would leave a big hole in the Packers offense.