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    Banks ruled out for Week 1 against Vikings

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    Packers declared OG Aaron Banks, LB Ty’Ron Hopper, OL Travis Glover, WR J. Michael Sturdivant, DT Warren Brinson, and DT Anthony Campbell inactive for Week 1 against the Vikings.

    Banks is dealing with knee tendinitis. He was limited in practice throughout the week before being listed as questionable. Rookie Jager Burton is expected to start at left guard.
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