Jenkins continues to progress in his rehab from a fractured lower leg and ligament damage that he suffered in November while playing for the Packers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Jenkins spent the first seven years of his NFL career in Green Bay, where he was named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster in 2020 and 2022. He started in each of the Packers' first nine games of the 2025 regular season before fracturing his leg against the Eagles in Week 10. Jenkins relayed Friday that he is on pace with his recovery and hopes to be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season.
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Browns' Elgton Jenkins: Expected to join Cleveland
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Jenkins (lower leg) is expected to sign with the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jenkins is set to sign a two-year, $24 million deal with $20 million guaranteed. The former Packer is a two-time Pro Bowl center and was a staple of the Packers' offensive line. The 30-year-old's release was primarily due to Green Bay needing to clear cap space.
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Elgton Jenkins: Being released by Green Bay
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The Packers are releasing Jenkins (lower leg), Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jenkins, a two-time Pro Bowler, is being released to free up roughly $19.5 million in cap space for Green Bay, with only $4.8 million in dead cap. The veteran center is expected to have a strong market in free agency. After he underwent surgery in November to repair a left lower-leg fracture it remains to be seen whether Jenkins is yet back to full health, but he ought to be in 100 percent form by the start of training camp.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Suffers fracture
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X-rays revealed that Jenkins suffered a fracture in his ankle or lower leg in Monday's 10-7 loss to the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jenkins was carted off the field after suffering an apparent ankle injury in the second quarter. He'll be headed for a significant absence, though initial reports suggest he could return at some point this season.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Could be in for lengthy absence
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Jenkins' ankle injury "doesn't look good" following Monday's 10-7 loss to the Eagles, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jenkins suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and was carted off the field. He didn't return, and it sounds as if his status for a Week 11 matchup against the Giants could also be in danger.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Done for night
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Jenkins (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday night's contest against the Eagles, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Jenkins was carted off the field after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. Sean Rhyan will continue to operate as Green Bay's center in his absence.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Limited in practice
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Jenkins (hip) was a limited participant in Green Bay's practice Wednesday.
Jenkins popped up on Wednesday's injury report after missing time earlier this summer with an undisclosed injury and then later with a back injury. While the 30-year-old will look to be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Lions, if he ends up being unable to play Sean Rhyan will likely start at center in his place.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Still sidelined
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Jenkins (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Friday, Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com reports.
Jenkins sat out portions of mandatory minicamp due to a contract dispute. However, the Packers confirmed that Jenkins is dealing with an injury at the start of training camp, though it's unclear what the issue is.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Questionable to return Sunday
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Jenkins (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC wild-card game versus the Eagles.
Jenkins suffered a stinger on the team's first official offensive possession of the game, placing some doubt on his ability to return. Travis Glover replaced him at left guard versus Philadelphia.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Will play in wild-card round
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Jenkins (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Despite logging a DNP at Thursday's practice, Jenkins will suit up for the Packers' wild-card matchup. Expect the Pro-Bowl offensive lineman to assume his regular duties as Green Bay's top left guard in Sunday's affair.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Able to suit up for Week 18
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Jenkins (knee/ankle) is active for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bears.
Jenkins logged a DNP/DNP/LP progression during Week 18 prep to enter the weekend deemed questionable to play against Chicago, and he'll ultimately suit up for a contest the Packers may need to win in order to cement a playoff berth. The two-time Pro Bowler's presence on the offensive line is a big boost to the pass protection for quarterback Jordan Love.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Practices Thursday
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Jenkins (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough.
The starting left guard has been dealing with this injury since Week 14 but has yet to miss a game in that span. Jenkins has started all 13 games he's played in this season.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Unavailable Wednesday
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Jenkins (shoulder) was considered a nonparticipant at the Packers' walkthrough Wednesday.
Jenkins has been dealing with a shoulder issue for a few weeks, but it has yet to sideline him for any games, so his absence Wednesday isn't as concerning as it could be. The offensive lineman will look to return to the field for Thursday's first official practice session of the week ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Doesn't practice Friday
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Jenkins (shoulder) did not participate in Friday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jenkins logged a limited practice Thursday but sat out Friday's session. The Packers play Monday against the Giants, so Jenkins' practice participation Saturday will provide clarity on his status for the game.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Will play Sunday
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Jenkins (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Jenkins missed back-to-back games with a knee injury but returned to action for the Packers' Week 5 loss to the Raiders on Monday Night Football. Following Green Bay's Week 6 bye, Jenkins was still on the injury report due to the knee issue and was given a questionable designation. It looks as though Jenkins may have to battle knee pain throughout the year, but he's going to give it a go in Week 7.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Practices Thursday
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Jenkins (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The starting left guard and two-time Pro Bowler has missed the Packers' last two games after spraining his MCL in Week 2 against the Falcons. Jenkins might also benefit from an extra day to heal as Green Bay prepares to face Las Vegas on Monday night.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Will need MRI
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Jenkins may have suffered an MCL sprain during Sunday's loss to the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jenkins will ultimately need to undergo an MRI to confirm the diagnosis as well as determine the severity of the injury. The Michigan State product exited the game in the first half and was unable to return.
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Packers' Elgton Jenkins: Exits with knee injury
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Jenkins hurt his knee during Sunday's Week 2 contest against Atlanta and is questionable to return.
Jenkins was slow to get up following a play during the first half and subsequently headed to the sideline. Royce Newman entered in his absence and will presumably take over at left guard if Jenkins is unable to return.
