Posted September 2, 2025
At 33 years old, David Bakhtiari isn’t just another NFL veteran hanging on for one more paycheck — he’s a cornerstone determined to finish his career on his terms. After more than a decade of anchoring the Green Bay Packers’ offensive line, the three-time All-Pro left tackle is sending a clear message to fans, teammates, and doubters alike: he has one more Super Bowl run left in him.
“I’m not done,” Bakhtiari said after practice this week. “People think the injuries mean I can’t compete anymore, but I’ve still got gas left in the tank. I want to bring a Lombardi back to Green Bay before I walk away. This is my final push, and I’m all in.”
It’s a bold declaration from a player whose career has been defined by both dominance and adversity. Once considered the best pass protector in football, Bakhtiari suffered a torn ACL in late 2020 and endured multiple setbacks in the years that followed. Critics wondered if his body could hold up, or if the Packers would eventually move on. But each time, he fought back, determined to reclaim his spot as Jordan Love’s blindside protector.
Bakhtiari’s resume speaks for itself: a key cog in the Aaron Rodgers era, protector of MVP quarterbacks, and a leader in the locker room whose presence has defined Green Bay’s identity in the trenches. While the injuries have slowed him, his technique, experience, and leadership remain invaluable.
Fans have rallied behind his words, with social media buzzing after his declaration. “One more run with 69 — let’s bring the Lombardi home,” one fan posted on X. Head coach Matt LaFleur echoed the sentiment: “David’s been through every battle you can imagine, but he’s still the heartbeat of our line. When he says he’s got one more run, you believe him.”
For Bakhtiari, this isn’t about extending a paycheck or hanging on too long. It’s about chasing one last shot at glory, one final chance to lift the Lombardi Trophy at Lambeau Field.
“One more run, one more Super Bowl,” Bakhtiari said with conviction. “I’m not done — not yet.”
