The Green Bay Packers are expecting offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins to return from his ACL injury and play snaps for the team during the 2022 season.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Jenkins, who tore his ACL in November of 2021, has done a “great job” during rehab so far, according to Mike Spofford of Packers.com.
“He’s been in Green Bay for the majority of the offseason. I’m excited about just the progress that he’s made, and we expect him to be back to full strength at some point during the season,” LaFleur said from the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday.
Jenkins suffered the injury while attempting to block Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the Packers’ loss at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 21, 2021.
A Pro Bowl starter at guard in 2020, Jenkins moved to left tackle to replace David Bakhtiari in 2021. He started eight games and played 495 snaps at left tackle before suffering the season-ending injury.
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