Two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins is skipping workouts with the Packers in a reported contract rift.
Jenkins, who is making the transition from left guard to center and has also logged snaps at tackle, has two years remaining on a four-year, $68 million contract signed in 2022.
Packers offensive coordinator Andy Stenavich said Monday that Jenkins is on board with the position switch. ESPN, citing sources, reported Jenkins believes it should come with more financial security. He has no remaining guaranteed money on his contract.
At an average annual salary of $17 million per year, Jenkins’ current deal would make him the second-highest-paid center in the NFL along with Cam Jurgens (Eagles), behind only Chiefs All-Pro Creed Humphrey ($18 million).
Jenkins turns 30 in December and bumps inside to make room for free agent addition Aaron Banks to play left guard. The Packers also selected Anthony Belton (55th overall) and seventh-rounder John Williams in their 2025 draft class.
Jenkins was a second-round pick in 2019 and played center in college. General manager Brian Gutekunst has shown little interest in extending contracts for players with more than one season left on an existing contract.
“We feel he’s got a chance to be an All-Pro center. We’ve talked about it a lot, how versatility plays into our offensive line, and having guys that can move to different spots,” Gutekunst said. “And Elgton’s one of those guys who can play all five spots, so he’s a luxury. I’m excited to see what he can do at center, as well.”
–Field Level Media
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