The Green Bay Packers and versatile offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins have agreed to terms on a four-year, $68 million contract extension that will make Jenkins one of the highest-paid players at either guard or tackle in the league.
According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Jenkins’ new deal includes a $24 million signing bonus, is worth $68 million and could reach up to $74 million with incentives and will keep him in Green Bay through the 2026 season.
“We are very excited to be able to come to an agreement that keeps Elgton with the Packers,” Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said in a statement. “Since the moment he walked into the building, Elgton has been a core member of this franchise while displaying an uncommon versatility, unselfishness and toughness. He’s a tremendous leader and teammate and he has earned everything that has come to him.”