Packers LT Jordan Morgan produces another perfect performance in pass protection vs. Colts
Green Bay Packers left tackle Jordan Morgan was perfect in pass protection for the second consecutive game to open the 2025 preseason and is still pushing to be the starter at left tackle to open the regular season.
On Saturday against the starters of the Indianapolis Colts, Morgan didn't allow a pressure or commit a penalty over 15 pass-blocking snaps and earned a near-elite pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus.
"I think Jordan has put a lot of good stuff on tape," coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday.
Through two preseason games, Morgan has allowed zero pressures and committed zero penalties over 38 pass-blocking snaps and has an elite 91.3 pass-blocking grade. While not all games from the second preseason week have been graded at PFF, Morgan currently has the highest pass-blocking grade among all NFL offensive linemen during the preseason. Among the players with at least 50 graded snaps at left tackle this preseason, Morgan is one of only two without a pressure allowed.
Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said Morgan has "done a really good job" this summer.
The Colts and New York Jets both played starters against Morgan, a 2024 first-round pick who played only guard across his six appearances as a rookie. Stenavich was especially pleased with Morgan's performance against Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu on Saturday.
"Played against a really good D-end yesterday and did a good job. It was encouraging to see him out there, good to see," Stenavich said.
Rasheed Walker, the starter at left tackle each of the last two seasons, suffered a groin injury during training camp and hasn't played in the preseason, opening the door for Morgan to play important snaps at left tackle during the first two exhibition games.
"It's 100 percent still a competition," LaFleur said.
Morgan played left tackle exclusively at Arizona. He played snaps at left and right guard during his rookie season.
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