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Packers praise Zach Bako-Bewele’s blocking fundamentals

The tackle adopted his new surname to honor Nigerian roots

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 111 min read
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Zach Bako-Bewele has the fundamentals down, which makes him virtually impossible to beat https://t.co/oficzmFhyS

What happened: Green Bay credited Zach Bako-Bewele’s fundamentals for making him difficult to beat.

Why it matters: Bako-Bewele enters the 2026 preseason after changing his surname to honor his Nigerian heritage.

What to watch: His work through the rest of the preseason is the next checkpoint.

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