US EditionPackers Lineman Taking His Position Change in Stride
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, JUL 28 – Jenkins returns to practice after a back injury and family leave, transitioning from left guard to center as Packers invest $77 million in Aaron Banks for left guard.
- Elgton Jenkins, a 29-year-old two-time Pro Bowl guard for the Green Bay Packers, is moving from left guard to center following Josh Myers' departure in March 2025.
- The Packers initiated the position switch after declining to bring back Myers and signing Aaron Banks to fill Jenkins' previous left guard role.
- Jenkins, who started 26 games at center in college at Mississippi State and played center professionally when Myers was injured, expressed willingness to switch and emphasized focusing on being the best player he can be.
- Jenkins missed organized team activities this offseason due to family reasons and a back injury sustained lifting weights, but he returned to limited practice on Monday and does not expect his contract to change despite the move.
- The Packers and Jenkins believe he can succeed as a center, and his confidence is reflected in his statement, "I feel like the sky's the limit, honestly.
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One of the biggest stories surrounding the Green Bay Packers this offseason has been the position change, and following absences, of two-time Pro Bowl left guard Elgton Jenkins. Early in the spring, it was quite clear that Green Bay had no intention of bringing back 2021 second round pick Josh Myers, who had been the Packers’ starting center since he was drafted. He ended up signing a one-year prove-it deal with the New York Jets. With Myers no …
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