On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers announced that they placed offensive lineman Travis Glover on season-ending injured reserve. Heading into his second season after being drafted in the sixth round in 2024, Glover was buried on the depth chart as the third-string right guard, so not many people paid attention to the move.

However, losing Glover for the season could end up being a bigger deal than it seems.

Glover appeared in seven games as a rookie, with the majority of his snaps coming on special teams.

Based on how things were unfolding in camp this year, the lineman was likely facing a similar playing situation in year two. Since he makes up the third unit, he wouldn’t see the field on offense for Green Bay this year in a perfect world. However, the NFL is far from a perfect world.

Packers place Travis Glover on injured reserve ending his season

In football, injuries are unfortunately a guarantee. While teams do everything they can to try and keep their players healthy, the best preparation for injuries is having adequate depth.

Glover provided that for Green Bay. Not only was he a solid depth lineman, he has versatility, as he has lined up at guard and tackle. That’s a valuable skill for a team to lean on when they encounter the inevitable injuries during a season.

Losing Glover is a significant hit to the depth of the offensive line as the team prepares for 2025. The Packers have essentially lost a depth guard and depth tackle.

Now, the team must figure out the best way to rebuild its depth. Will Green Bay just lean on the other linemen in the room and hope a couple of guys step up and prove to be solid backups, or will the team explore the free agency market and bring in someone else just to be sure?

The Packers must quickly figure out the best solution, as they have high expectations for the 2025 season.