David Bakhtiari

David Bakhtiari

32-Year-Old TackleOT
Green Bay Packers
IR
Injury Knee
Est. Return 11/5/2023
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Health remains a concern for Bakhtiari, but he also remains one of the best left tackles in the game when healthy. His presence -- or lack thereof -- will be pivotal to the success of Green Bay's offense in its first year with Jordan Love at the helm. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $103.5 million contract with the Packers in November of 2020.
Undergoing additional knee surgeries
OTGreen Bay Packers
Knee
September 28, 2023
Bakhtiari underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday, while another procedure is on the docket in the next few weeks that will give him a chance to play at 100 percent next season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Packers haven't officially ruled out Bakhtiari for the current campaign, as they merely placed him on injured reserve Thursday. Under normal circumstances, he would have a chance to return after missing four games, but Rapoport's report indicates Green Bay's starting left tackle won't be able to do so, either Week 9 against the Rams or for the rest of the season. As long as Bakhtiari is sidelined, Rasheed Walker will nail down left tackle for the team.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After injuring his knee in December of 2020, Bakhtiari missed the first 16 games of the 2021 campaign. He made a brief appearance in Week 18, but he did not play in the postseason for a second year in a row. Bakhtiari is still not back at 100 percent, and his availability for Week 1 is uncertain.
Arguably the best left tackle in the league, Bakhtiari's 2020 campaign was cut short by a late-season knee injury. It remains to be seen if he will be ready for Week 1.
Bakhtiari has proven to be a draft day gem for the Packers, as the former fourth-round pick has started every game at left tackle since being selected in 2013. He has excelled at shielding Aaron Rodgers' blind side and will be counted on to do so again in 2015.
Will start at left tackle for the Packers.
With the injury to Bryan Bulaga, Bakhtiari will compete for the starting left tackle position in training camp for his rookie season.
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Moves to injured reserve
OTGreen Bay Packers
Knee
September 28, 2023
The Packers placed Bakhtiari (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Ruled out for Thursday
OTGreen Bay Packers
Knee
September 27, 2023
Bakhtiari (knee) has been ruled out for Green Bay's game against Detroit on Thursday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
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Will be held out Sunday
OTGreen Bay Packers
Knee
September 24, 2023
Bakhtiari (knee) is inactive against New Orleans in Week 3, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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Officially questionable for Week 3
OTGreen Bay Packers
Knee
September 22, 2023
Bakhtiari (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Dealing with swelling
OTGreen Bay Packers
Knee
September 18, 2023
Bakhtiari didn't play Sunday against the Falcons because of swelling in his knee according to head coach Matt LaFleur, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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