Coming off their bye week, the Green Bay Packers are eager to bounce back and reclaim a spot in the win column. After a strong start to the season with a 6-2 record, Green Bay lost their last game to the Detroit Lions with a final score of 24-14, dropping their record to 6-3. As they enter the second half of the season, the Packers are focused on staying within reach of the division leaders, the Minnesota Vikings, who are currently 7-2, and the Detroit Lions, who hold a commanding 8-1 record.
Amid these high stakes, a surprising voice of support has emerged in the form of quarterback Jordan Love’s fiancée, Ronika Stone. Besides her role as Love’s partner, Stone has taken it upon herself to become an unofficial “recruiting agent” for the Packers, with a specific player in mind: former Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari. Stone is hoping to bring Bakhtiari, a well-known Green Bay legend, back to the team to strengthen their lineup for a potential playoff push.
Bakhtiari has a storied history with the Packers, having been drafted by Green Bay in the fourth round in 2013 and playing with the team for 11 seasons. During that time, he built a remarkable reputation, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro nominations that solidified his legacy as one of the standout players in recent Packers history. Although he has not played for a team this season, Bakhtiari has been actively training and maintaining his physical condition. He recently shared a video of his intense workout routine, showing that he remains at peak fitness and could potentially make an impactful return to the field.
As the Packers work to improve their season and secure a place in the playoffs, having an experienced player like Bakhtiari back in their lineup could make a difference. With Stone’s enthusiasm and Bakhtiari’s commitment to staying in top form, fans are wondering if this “recruiting effort” could bring the former star back to Green Bay for a memorable playoff push.