The Green Bay Packers are moving on from one of the most versatile offensive linemen of the last decade. According to reports, the team has released veteran guard/tackle Elgton Jenkins, marking the end of a significant chapter along Green Bay’s offensive front. The move is expected to save the the Packers approximately $19.5 million in 2026 salary cap space
Originally selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State, Jenkins quickly became one of the Packers’ most valuable offensive linemen thanks to his rare positional flexibility. Over the course of his career in Green Bay, Jenkins started games at left guard, right guard, center, and both tackle spots, often stepping in wherever the Packers needed stability the most.