Packers stunned as key man skips offseason workouts over possible position change
Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins has been skipping offseason workouts, and it's reportedly for an unusual reason.
Jenkins, 29, has played every position on the team's offensive line since they drafted him in 2019.
But with the team looking to move him to center full-time, Jenkins is looking for more financial security, ESPN has reported.
A new report from the publication states that Jenkins' proposed position change is the reason that he's been missing offseason workouts, as he seeks some sort of adjustment to the current four-year, $68million deal which he has two years left on.
As noted in the article, centers make less money than guards and tackles, so Jenkins is looking to protect himself against potential losses in the future.
He spent last season at left guard as he started all 17 regular season games.
However, the Packers inked guard Aaron Banks to a four-year, $77million deal this offseason.
The ESPN report, which suggested that a potential compromise could be guaranteeing some of the $32.8million left on his deal, came after offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said Jenkins was 'open' to the position shift.
'He's not here for other reasons than that,' Stenavich said on Monday, denying that the position switch had anything to do with him missing the offseason program.
GM Brian Gutekunst also said earlier this year that Jenkins has 'a chance to be an All-Pro center.'
Jenkins has experience in the position both with the Packers and in college with Mississippi State.
The two-time Pro Bowler has been a vital part of the Packers since they selected him with the No. 44 overall pick in 2019.
Green Bay has made the playoffs in five of his six seasons, and the team was impressive again last year as they went 11-6.
Along with the rest of the NFL, the Packers' full schedule will be released on Wednesday night, though it is known they will host the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in Week 10.
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