Green Bay Packers running back James Starks (44) is congratulated by tackle Don Barclay (67) after making a two-point conversion in the first quarter of the pre-season NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2014 in Pittsburgh.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Injured Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari has missed the last two weeks of practice, but he plans to take his usual spot up front once the regular season begins.

And that’s about as specific as Bakhtiari got on Wednesday about why he has been sidelined in training camp.

“Um, progress. It’s doing all right,” the third-year veteran said.

The team has termed Bakhtiari’s injury as knee soreness. It appears unlikely that the guy who protects MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ blind side will play in the third preseason game, on Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field.

Then again, Bakhtiari has a pretty good idea of what’s expected of him. He has made 35 consecutive starts since taking over left tackle as a rookie fourth-round pick in 2013.

Start No. 36 would come on Sept. 13 when the regular season begins against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

“Yeah, that’s my goal. That’s my plan,” Bakhtiari said when asked if he would be ready.

For now, Seneca Valley graduate Don Barclay has been getting first team reps with Bakhtiari out. But Barclay, who might be more suited for right tackle or a guard position, struggled against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.

The starting offensive line on Saturday will likely also be without right guard T.J. Lang, who was going through a concussion; and left guard Josh Sitton.