The Green Bay Packers know that back-to-back playoff appearances immediately after trading away Aaron Rodgers is no small feat. In fact, winning 11 games in your second season without him is nothing short of remarkable. It is even more impressive knowing that Green Bay was without their starting quarterback for three games (two due to injury and sat week 18 after the first series).
However, it is clear there are some changes that need to occur if the team wants to compete for a Super Bowl. As it turns out, Gutekunst confirmed one of those changes today.
BREAKING: Packers’ Brian Gutekunst Confirms Massive Change On Offense
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst watches practice during Family Night on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst watches practice during Family Night on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
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According to Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com:
Elgton Jenkins will move to center next season.
Gutekunst confirmed the Packers’ plan is for two-time Pro Bowl left guard Elgton Jenkins to move to center after Josh Myers signed with the New York Jets earlier this month.
Jenkins played center for two seasons at the Mississippi State and has made four spot starts there during his pro career, including a three-game stint when Corey Linsley suffered a sprained MCL in 2020.
Jenkins served as the de facto backup to Myers last year, starting at center against Detroit on Nov. 3 after a wrist injury sidelined Myers.
“We feel he’s got a chance to be an All-Pro center,” said Gutekunst of Jenkins. “We’ve talked about it a lot, how versatility plays into our offensive line and having guys that can move to different spots, and Elgton’s one of those guys who can play all five spots. So, he’s a luxury, but I’m excited to see what he can do at center, as well.”
Filling in for injured center Josh Myers, Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) provides pass protection during the second quarter of their game against Detroit Lions Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. © Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Filling in for injured center Josh Myers, Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) provides pass protection during the second quarter of their game against Detroit Lions Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. © Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Here is a full look at Jenkins’ career numbers:
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of Green Bay Packers helmets during the game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of Green Bay Packers helmets during the game against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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