Brian Gutekunst confirms Packers tackle Zach Tom had offseason surgery

GREEN BAY – As the Green Bay Packers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft that runs from April 23-25, general manager Brian Gutekunst met with the media to discuss what’s to come. Here are some takeaways from his April 21 news conference. Zach Tom has offseason surgery Gutekunst confirmed that starting right tackle Zach Tom had surgery.

Tom suffered a partially torn patellar tendon during the team’s Week 14 game against the Denver Broncos that forced him to miss the rest of the season. Tom indicated to reporters after the season that he likely would have surgery. With a recovery time of six months, the Packers hope to have him ready to go at the start of training camp.

“Fortunately for him, he’ll be ready to roll as we get going,” Gutekunst said. Gutekunst open to drafting a quarterback The Packers lost dynamic backup quarterback Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins in free agency, and Gutekunst said he’s “looking to add” to the quarterback room. The Packers currently have Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord as backups to Jordan Love, but have evaluated the prospects and will explore adding more.

“There’s some good players in this draft,” Gutekunst said. “And if we have an opportunity to add to that room, we will. ” Packers plan to beef up cornerback room Gutekunst said he feels good about most of the starters and the depth of the team.