Packers OL Elgton Jenkins Struggles at Center in 2025 Season

Jenkins' performance declined significantly after moving from guard to center for the Packers.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:36pm

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Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins had the worst season of his career in 2025 after the team moved him from guard to center. Jenkins struggled in pass protection, allowing too many hits and sacks on quarterback Jordan Love, and his run blocking also declined sharply compared to his previous seasons at guard. With Jenkins set to make over $24 million in 2026 on a non-guaranteed contract, it's likely he has played his final snap for the Packers.

Why it matters

The Packers' decision to move Jenkins to center did not pan out as they had hoped, as he failed to maintain the high level of play he had established as a guard. This raises questions about the team' s offensive line strategy and whether they will look to move on from Jenkins in the offseason.

The details

Jenkins' percentile ranks among fellow centers in 2025 were poor, as he struggled in pass protection, ranking in the 78th percentile for hits allowed and 80th for sacks. His run blocking also declined significantly, falling from the 82nd percentile among guards in gap blocking in 2024 to just the 15th percentile compared to other centers in 2025. Jenkins also continued to be a penalty magnet, drawing four flags in just nine games.

  • Jenkins missed the final nine games of the 2025 season with a lower leg fracture.
  • In 2024, Jenkins ranked in the 82nd percentile among guards in gap blocking PFF grade.
  • In 2025, Jenkins' gap blocking PFF grade fell to 55.7, ranking him in just the 15th percentile compared to other centers.

The players

Elgton Jenkins

A six-year offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers who was moved from guard to center in 2025, resulting in a steep decline in his performance.

Jordan Love

The Packers' starting quarterback, who was sacked and hit too frequently due to Jenkins' struggles at center in 2025.

Sean Rhyan

A Packers offensive lineman who provided an upgrade over Jenkins at center after the latter was lost for the season with injury.

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What’s next

The Packers will need to decide whether to keep Jenkins on his $24 million non-guaranteed contract for 2026 or look to move on from him after his poor 2025 season at center.

The takeaway

The Packers' decision to move Elgton Jenkins from guard to center in 2025 backfired, as he struggled mightily in pass protection and run blocking, leading to a steep decline in his performance. With Jenkins set to make a high salary in 2026, the Packers will likely need to part ways with the once-reliable offensive lineman.