"Jenkins hobbled off the field Monday and eventually was carted to the locker room just before halftime after quarterback Jordan Love rolled into Jenkins' leg while Love was being tackled. The Packers' offensive line has battled injuries all season. Left guard Aaron Banks and right tackle Zach Tom have missed time. Sean Rhyan replaced Jenkins at center during Monday's game."
"The Packers placed center Elgton Jenkins on injured reserve Tuesday, one day after he fractured his lower leg in a 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Sources said initial tests showed a break in his fibula. The IR move means Jenkins will miss at least the next four games. However, a source said he'll be sidelined much longer than that, and the best hope for a return would be if the Packers make a long playoff run."
Elgton Jenkins fractured his lower leg and was placed on injured reserve after the Packers' 10-7 loss to the Eagles, with initial tests indicating a broken fibula. The IR designation mandates at least four missed games, but team sources expect a much longer absence, with only a deep playoff run offering a realistic chance for return. Jenkins moved to center this offseason after establishing himself as a top left guard. He skipped most offseason workouts seeking a contract rework because his 2022 extension had no remaining guarantees. Jenkins will enter the final year of that deal coming off a significant injury. The Packers' offensive line has endured multiple injuries, Aaron Banks and Zach Tom have missed time, and Sean Rhyan replaced Jenkins. The team is 5-3-1 and has lost two straight heading into the matchup at the New York Giants.
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