Packers Insider Gives Elgton Jenkins Contract Update After Zach Tom Extension

Jenkins, as fans are aware, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection at left guard. However, with the departure of Josh Myers in free agency, Green Bay has decided to move Jenkins from left guard to center. The signing of Aaron Banks in free agency all but confirmed that they was their intention.

But Jenkins reportedly has some concerns regarding how the position change will affect his future earnings in the NFL. Centers make less money than guards, and his fear is that other teams (or the Packers themselves) will not offer him as much money in a new contract offer after this position switch.

As a result, he has asked Green Bay for a new or revised contract. Jenkins is currently entering the third season of his four-year $68 million contract, his second with the team. And he knows, as fans do too, that the Packers do not usually give up third contracts. So, he is probably looking for an extra year to be added to his current deal or to have more of his money guaranteed.

Green Bay Packers Insider Says the Zach Tom Contract Does Not Affect Elgton Jenkins

And while many thought that getting Tom’s deal done might mean that Jenkins’ contract will be addressed next, Packers insider Rob Demovsky reports that is not the case.

“I’m told this doesn’t impact Elgton Jenkins’ situation one way or the other,” he posted on X. “Sounds like the Packers are willing to talk, but possibly not til later in the season after he’s settled in at center. Will be interesting to hear Jenkins’ thoughts when we can talk to him in camp.”

Jenkins sat out Green Bay’s previous offseason activities as he looked for a new or revised deal. He is currently on the team’s non-football injury list with an undisclosed ailment.