Banks (knee) is slated to sign a four-year, $77 million contract with the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Banks was regarded as one of the best offensive linemen available in free agency. His 2024 campaign ended on injured reserve due to an MCL injury, but he should be healthy by the beginning of next season and is slated to take over as the Packers' new starting left guard in 2025.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Shifts to IR
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The 49ers placed Banks (knee) on injured reserve Monday.
Banks sustained a season-ending MCL injury in the 49ers' Week 16 loss to the Dolphins, so Monday's shift to IR comes as no surprise. Nick Zakelj is expected to assume San Francisco's top left guard duties for the remainder of the season, with Austen Pleasants likely serving as the top backup.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Suffers season-ending injury
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Banks (knee) suffered a season-ending MCL injury in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Banks sustained the knee injury in the second half of the contest, bringing his season to a premature end. Fellow offensive linemen Jaylon Moore (quadriceps) and Trent Williams (ankle) were both lost for the season as well over the weekend. Nick Zakelj replaced Banks at left guard against Miami and will likely operate in that role in Week 17 against the Lions on Monday Night Football.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Ruled out of Sunday's game
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Banks (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Banks went down with a knee injury in the second half, which will sideline him at least until next Monday's Week 17 game versus the Lions. The starting left guard is joined by left tackle Jaylon Moore (quad) on the sideline, so Spencer Burford and Nick Zakelj are now on the offensive line for the 49ers.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Receives concussion clearance
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Banks cleared the league's concussion protocol Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Banks missed the 49ers' last two games after suffering a concussion Week 12, but he should be set to return Thursday against the Rams. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, the 27-year-old will reclaim his starting role at left guard.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Ruled out for Week 14
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Banks (concussion) was downgraded to out Saturday ahead of Sunday's battle against the Bears, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Banks didn't practice at all this week, which suggests that he hasn't cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Sunday will mark his second consecutive missed contest. Ben Bartch will likely make another start at left guard in Banks' stead Sunday.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Won't play Sunday against Bills
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Banks (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Banks suffered a concussion during the 49ers' Week 12 loss to the Packers, and he'll be sidelined for Sunday's game after not practicing all week. His next chance to play will be Week 14 against the Bears on Sunday, Dec. 8, though he'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to suit up. Ben Bartch and Spencer Burford are candidates to start at right guard due to Banks' injury.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Concussed in Week 12 loss
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Banks suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
He'll now have to pass through the league's concussion protocol if he wants a chance to play next Sunday against Buffalo. Spencer Burford would presumably get the start against the Bills if Banks can't gain clearance over the next week.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Good to go
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Banks (finger, calf) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game in Minnesota,
Banks logged limited workloads at practices in consecutive days to kick off the week before practicing fully Friday. If he avoids any type of setback, the left guard is set to take on his usual role at in the trenches when the 49ers' Week 2 contest commences.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Goes out with calf injury
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Banks is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Jets due to a calf injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Spencer Burford has replaced Banks at left guard, per Wagoner. Banks has helped open holes for a 49ers running game with nearly 150 yards on the ground and two scores Monday. The 2021 second-round pick started 30 games for the 49ers over the past two seasons.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Will play Sunday
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Banks (toe) is active Sunday against the Commanders.
Banks aggravated a previous toe injury in a Week 16 loss to the Ravens, but the Notre Dame product feels well enough to give it a go against Washington. He should get the start at left guard.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Out Sunday
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Banks (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The third-year offensive lineman out of Notre Dame was held out of practice all week with a toe issue, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this Sunday. Nick Zakelj is expected to start at left guard in Banks' stead.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Banks suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Cowboys, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
It's unclear when Banks sustained the injury, but there was initial concern that it was related to his biceps and potentially long-term in nature. Instead, the left guard is considered "day-to-day" according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Banks will shift his focus to being ready for San Francisco's Week 6 matchup on the road in Cleveland.
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49ers' Aaron Banks: Performs well in joint practice
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Banks (concussion) won all of his 1-on-1 reps during Thursday's joint practice with the Raiders, Grant Cohn of SI.com reports.
Banks was diagnosed with a concussion exactly one week ago but has since passed league protocols and moved on from the issue. Expect the Notre Dame product to start at left guard for the 49ers in the coming season.
