Sean

Rhyan

Rhyan exited in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Lions after he had his leg rolled up on during the Packers’ fourth offensive play of the game. The 26-year-old lineman did not return to the game and is now looking at a potential four-to-six-week absence. Rhyan has started every game at center for the Packers this season, allowing three sacks and 10 pressures on 394 snaps. He was replaced by John Williams, a tackle, who could be in line to make the start next week given the multiple injuries along the Packers’ offensive line.

The deal contains $11 million guaranteed in the form of a signing bonus. Rhyan, only 26, would have been a good bet to hold value through his twenties. He played both right guard and center last year, finishing with a career-best PFF run block grade of 65.6. This signing likely seals that Elgton Jenkins will be traded or released.

Jackson starts with Malik Willis, who spent the last two years marinating in Packers culture. The Dolphins have a very clear need at the position after benching Tua Tagovailoa late last season. Money might be an issue with the Dolphins starting the offseason $30 million over the cap, but it’s easy to connect the dots here and see Willis in Miami. Quay Walker, Kingsley Enagbare, Romeo Doubs and Sean Rhyan are also potential fits per Jackson.

Bakhtiari got in a limited session on Friday, but has had a hard time clearing the final hurdle of getting beyond the practiced field for the first two weeks of the season. The Packers will get one of their two star linemen back as RT Elgton Jenkins is active. Also inactive for the Packers are S Tariq Carpenter, OL Caleb Jones, OL Sean Rhyan, WR Samori Toure, and DL Jonathan Ford

The Packers’ official website believes Rhyan will be a candidate to start at right tackle or either guard spot depending on how things shake out with Elgton Jenkins’ ACL rehab. A three-year starter at UCLA, Rhyan (6’5/320) showed improvement each year, allowing only 24 pressures over his final two seasons. Although inconsistent, Rhyan is a capable athlete who understands how to use his size and length to his advantage. Where he struggles is with keeping his base consistent. He also has a difficult time recovering. That is why he finds himself between guard and tackle. As the Packers have already said, though, that versatility along with three years of starting left tackle experience are valuable assets, especially as a day-two pick.

With redshirt freshman Alec Anderson still limited by a leg injury he suffered during fall camp, Rhyan (6'4/323) will get the call Thursday night when UCLA opens its season at Cincinnati. A four-star recruit from San Juan Hills HS (Ladera Ranch, California), Rhyan was rated as a top-100 prospect by both 247Sports and Rivals.