Packers right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele out for season with knee injury

Green Bay Packers right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele's season came to an abrupt end when he suffered a knee injury during his team's opening game against the New York Jets. The injury, a full tear of his patellar tendon, necessitates surgery on September 24 and a recovery period of eight to 10 months. Bako-Bewele, speaking about the incident, suggested the artificial turf at MetLife Stadium might have contributed to the injury, but he remains uncertain about the exact cause.

The Packers' offensive line is now left without their most dependable lineman, a situation reminiscent of last season's struggles when they lost their final five games without Bako-Bewele, who initially tore his patellar tendon in December during a game against the Denver Broncos.