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San Francisco Chronicle
18 hours ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Packers' Elgton Jenkins dealing with back issue while adapting to position switch
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Now that Green Bay has signed right tackle Zach Tom to a lucrative contract extension, the focus on the Packers' offensive line shifts to veteran guard-turned-center Elgton Jenkins. Jenkins was present for the Packers' first training camp workout Wednesday but didn't participate in drills as he recovers from what general manager Brian Gutekunst described as a back issue that has the 29-year-old on the non-football injury list. Jenkins also was present but didn't practice at the Packers' mandatory minicamp last month after skipping the Packers' organized team activities. The Packers plan to move Jenkins from left guard to center as he enters the third season of the four-year, $68 million extension he signed in December 2022. ESPN reported that Jenkins skipped OTAs because of concerns about how his position switch might impact his future earnings. 'Elgton hasn't missed anything mandatory for us,' Gutekunst said. 'He's here and he's working through a back thing. Contractually, listen, there's all kind of guys on our team and throughout the National Football League that would like different circumstances with that, so that's normal. It's just a part of the National Football League, but Elgton's always done right by us. We've always done right by him.' Gutekunst was asked directly if he expects Jenkins to start practicing once he's recovered from his back problem. 'Yeah, absolutely,' Gutekunst replied. The Packers want Jenkins to fill the vacancy at center that was created when Josh Myers, who started 56 games over the past four seasons, signed with the New York Jets. The Packers signed former San Francisco 49ers lineman Aaron Banks to a four-year, $77 million contract and plan to start him at left guard, where Jenkins had made 67 starts and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2020 and 2022. Green Bay's offensive line also figures to include either incumbent starter Rasheed Walker or 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan at left tackle, Sean Rhyan at right guard and Tom at right tackle. Tom signed a four-year, $88 million contract extension earlier this week. 'Obviously, it feels good to know that the team believes in me and knows what I can do in the future,' Tom said. 'It's also a testament to everybody that's been there for me in the past, my coaches, family, teammates, friends. Just everybody. Yeah, I'm excited for sure.' The Packers believe Jenkins' versatility should make him an ideal fit at center. He has started games at every offensive line position other than right guard in the NFL, including four at center. He primarily played center during his college career at Mississippi State. But the Packers acknowledge they'd like to have him working out at center and snapping the ball to Jordan Love as much as possible over the next couple of months so that they've established some cohesiveness by the start of the season. 'Once he gets back from injury, it'll be great to have him back out there because it's one of those things you want to be feeling as comfortable as possible and get as many banked reps in with our relationship and make sure there's no issues with snaps, no balls on the ground, things like that,' Love said. 'So (it will) definitely be nice to get him back out there.' NOTES: Former Denver Broncos head coach and New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was at Packers camp Wednesday to consult with Green Bay's defense, playing the same advisory role that former Jets coach Robert Saleh had in helping out Green Bay's offense last year. Hackett was the Packers' offensive coordinator from 2019-21. … Gutekunst said wide receiver Bo Melton will primarily work at cornerback during training camp, continuing a process that began in minicamp. That transition includes a change in uniform number, from No. 80 to No. 16. … Gutekunst said linebacker Quay Walker is 'probably a week or so away' from practicing after undergoing a 'cleanup' on his ankle in the offseason. … The opening day of training camp also marked the unveiling of the Packers' new locker room. 'It's amazing,' running back Josh Jacobs said. 'It's a lot different, man. It just makes coming to work, even on them harder days, it makes it feel not as hard. You're coming into something where you feel comfortable.' ___
Fox Sports
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Packers' Elgton Jenkins dealing with back issue while adapting to position switch
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Now that Green Bay has signed right tackle Zach Tom to a lucrative contract extension, the focus on the Packers' offensive line shifts to veteran guard-turned-center Elgton Jenkins. Jenkins was present for the Packers' first training camp workout Wednesday but didn't participate in drills as he recovers from what general manager Brian Gutekunst described as a back issue that has the 29-year-old on the non-football injury list. Jenkins also was present but didn't practice at the Packers' mandatory minicamp last month after skipping the Packers' organized team activities. The Packers plan to move Jenkins from left guard to center as he enters the third season of the four-year, $68 million extension he signed in December 2022. ESPN reported that Jenkins skipped OTAs because of concerns about how his position switch might impact his future earnings. 'Elgton hasn't missed anything mandatory for us,' Gutekunst said. 'He's here and he's working through a back thing. Contractually, listen, there's all kind of guys on our team and throughout the National Football League that would like different circumstances with that, so that's normal. It's just a part of the National Football League, but Elgton's always done right by us. We've always done right by him.' Gutekunst was asked directly if he expects Jenkins to start practicing once he's recovered from his back problem. 'Yeah, absolutely,' Gutekunst replied. The Packers want Jenkins to fill the vacancy at center that was created when Josh Myers, who started 56 games over the past four seasons, signed with the New York Jets. The Packers signed former San Francisco 49ers lineman Aaron Banks to a four-year, $77 million contract and plan to start him at left guard, where Jenkins had made 67 starts and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2020 and 2022. Green Bay's offensive line also figures to include either incumbent starter Rasheed Walker or 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan at left tackle, Sean Rhyan at right guard and Tom at right tackle. Tom signed a four-year, $88 million contract extension earlier this week. 'Obviously, it feels good to know that the team believes in me and knows what I can do in the future,' Tom said. 'It's also a testament to everybody that's been there for me in the past, my coaches, family, teammates, friends. Just everybody. Yeah, I'm excited for sure.' The Packers believe Jenkins' versatility should make him an ideal fit at center. He has started games at every offensive line position other than right guard in the NFL, including four at center. He primarily played center during his college career at Mississippi State. But the Packers acknowledge they'd like to have him working out at center and snapping the ball to Jordan Love as much as possible over the next couple of months so that they've established some cohesiveness by the start of the season. 'Once he gets back from injury, it'll be great to have him back out there because it's one of those things you want to be feeling as comfortable as possible and get as many banked reps in with our relationship and make sure there's no issues with snaps, no balls on the ground, things like that,' Love said. 'So (it will) definitely be nice to get him back out there.' NOTES: Former Denver Broncos head coach and New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was at Packers camp Wednesday to consult with Green Bay's defense, playing the same advisory role that former Jets coach Robert Saleh had in helping out Green Bay's offense last year. Hackett was the Packers' offensive coordinator from 2019-21. … Gutekunst said wide receiver Bo Melton will primarily work at cornerback during training camp, continuing a process that began in minicamp. That transition includes a change in uniform number, from No. 80 to No. 16. … Gutekunst said linebacker Quay Walker is 'probably a week or so away' from practicing after undergoing a 'cleanup' on his ankle in the offseason. … The opening day of training camp also marked the unveiling of the Packers' new locker room. 'It's amazing,' running back Josh Jacobs said. 'It's a lot different, man. It just makes coming to work, even on them harder days, it makes it feel not as hard. You're coming into something where you feel comfortable.' ___ AP NFL: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Packers' Elgton Jenkins dealing with back issue while adapting to position switch
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Now that Green Bay has signed right tackle Zach Tom to a lucrative contract extension, the focus on the Packers' offensive line shifts to veteran guard-turned-center Elgton Jenkins. Jenkins was present for the Packers' first training camp workout Wednesday but didn't participate in drills as he recovers from what general manager Brian Gutekunst described as a back issue that has the 29-year-old on the non-football injury list. Jenkins also was present but didn't practice at the Packers' mandatory minicamp last month after skipping the Packers' organized team activities. The Packers plan to move Jenkins from left guard to center as he enters the third season of the four-year, $68 million extension he signed in December 2022. ESPN reported that Jenkins skipped OTAs because of concerns about how his position switch might impact his future earnings. 'Elgton hasn't missed anything mandatory for us,' Gutekunst said. 'He's here and he's working through a back thing. Contractually, listen, there's all kind of guys on our team and throughout the National Football League that would like different circumstances with that, so that's normal. It's just a part of the National Football League, but Elgton's always done right by us. We've always done right by him.' Gutekunst was asked directly if he expects Jenkins to start practicing once he's recovered from his back problem. 'Yeah, absolutely,' Gutekunst replied. The Packers want Jenkins to fill the vacancy at center that was created when Josh Myers, who started 56 games over the past four seasons, signed with the New York Jets. The Packers signed former San Francisco 49ers lineman Aaron Banks to a four-year, $77 million contract and plan to start him at left guard, where Jenkins had made 67 starts and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2020 and 2022. Green Bay's offensive line also figures to include either incumbent starter Rasheed Walker or 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan at left tackle, Sean Rhyan at right guard and Tom at right tackle. Tom signed a four-year, $88 million contract extension earlier this week. 'Obviously, it feels good to know that the team believes in me and knows what I can do in the future,' Tom said. 'It's also a testament to everybody that's been there for me in the past, my coaches, family, teammates, friends. Just everybody. Yeah, I'm excited for sure.' The Packers believe Jenkins' versatility should make him an ideal fit at center. He has started games at every offensive line position other than right guard in the NFL, including four at center. He primarily played center during his college career at Mississippi State. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. But the Packers acknowledge they'd like to have him working out at center and snapping the ball to Jordan Love as much as possible over the next couple of months so that they've established some cohesiveness by the start of the season. 'Once he gets back from injury, it'll be great to have him back out there because it's one of those things you want to be feeling as comfortable as possible and get as many banked reps in with our relationship and make sure there's no issues with snaps, no balls on the ground, things like that,' Love said. 'So (it will) definitely be nice to get him back out there.' NOTES: Former Denver Broncos head coach and New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was at Packers camp Wednesday to consult with Green Bay's defense, playing the same advisory role that former Jets coach Robert Saleh had in helping out Green Bay's offense last year. Hackett was the Packers' offensive coordinator from 2019-21. … Gutekunst said wide receiver Bo Melton will primarily work at cornerback during training camp, continuing a process that began in minicamp. That transition includes a change in uniform number, from No. 80 to No. 16. … Gutekunst said linebacker Quay Walker is 'probably a week or so away' from practicing after undergoing a 'cleanup' on his ankle in the offseason. … The opening day of training camp also marked the unveiling of the Packers' new locker room. 'It's amazing,' running back Josh Jacobs said. 'It's a lot different, man. It just makes coming to work, even on them harder days, it makes it feel not as hard. You're coming into something where you feel comfortable.' ___ AP NFL:
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
DC's 'Booster Gold' Moving Ahead at HBO Max
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Booster Gold" is back on track in the DCU. That's the word from Deadline, who reports that "Our Flag Means Death" creator David Jenkins has taken the reins of DC's "Booster Gold." Jenkins is writing the pilot. Deadline reports that if the show gets a series order, Jenkins is expected to become the showrunner. Read More: 'Fantastic Four' Star Wants A Spider-Man Team-Up At last report "Booster Gold" was one of the DC projects that had stalled along with "The Authority," "Waller," and "Swamp Thing." In the case of "Booster Gold," DC co-heads Peter Safran and James Gunn said the project had lost its original showrunner. Booster Gold in DC Comics. Booster Gold in DC Comics. DC Entertainment In the source material, Booster Gold's real name is Michael Jon Carter. A Gotham City college football player in the future, Carter loses everything because of a gambling scandal. Using a time machine and technology from the future, Carter travels to the present day. He uses his knowledge of history to become a superhero, all the while chasing fame and wealth. "Booster Gold" joins a DC line-up that includes Season 2 of "Peacemaker" which premieres next month on August 21. The new series "Lanterns" recently wrapped production and is due to debut on HBO Max some time next year. Also on the way is Season 2 of the animated series "Creature Commandos" whose first season premiered in December. Then there's "Paradise Lost" about the legendary home of Wonder Woman. In the meantime, last month it was reported that DC Studios was considering two TV spinoffs of "Superman." One series would potentially focus on Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen while the other would be about Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific. Both characters proved fan favorites to moviegoers. It's a good time for DC's TV properties. Just as the studio celebrates the success of "Superman" at the box office, it celebrates the impressive 24 Emmy nominations garnered by "The Penguin." More Comics: 'Fantastic Four' Early Reactions Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided DC Finds Its 'Wonder Woman' Reboot Writer
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst provides injury updates on 3 key starters entering training camp
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst met with the media on Wednesday morning to kick off training camp, and he provided important injury updates as his team gets ready to hit the practice field. In a general sense, Gutekunst said there are no long-term concerns with any of their injured players barring Christian Watson, who is rehabbing from an ACL tear. Gutekunst said: 'All those guys, hopefully in short order will get back, with the exception of Christian and maybe John Williams, he's dealing with a little bit of a back thing. The rest of them it's just a matter of getting through some hurdles to get back on the field.' There has been some speculation that Elgton Jenkins, who is on the non-football injury (NFI) list, is really just holding in as he discusses his contract with the Packers, but Gutekunst confirmed Green Bay's new center is indeed dealing with an injury. He explained: 'He's working through a back thing, hopefully he'll be out there soon." When asked if Jenkins has indicated he will take the field once he is healthy, Gutekunst replied: 'Yeah, absolutely." Regarding the contract conversation, Gutekunst seemed nonplussed, telling the media: 'There's all kinds of guys on our team and throughout the National Football League that would like different circumstances, so that's normal." He continued: 'Elgton's always done right by us, I think we've always done right by him, we're excited to see him move to this new position because we really do think he has an opportunity to really help our football team.' Obviously, the Packers would like Jenkins and quarterback Jordan Love to get as many reps together as possible ahead of the season, but Gutekunst did not seem concerned with the amount of time the former has missed. He said: "Elgton's played that position before for us, it's very natural to him, he's very gifted there. We'd like him out there as much as possible but at the same time he's had to go in there in a short amount of time (before) and he's excelled.' Naturally, head coach Matt LaFleur expressed more urgency for Jenkins to return as quickly as possible. On the chemistry that needs to be built in an offensive line group LaFleur said: "The rapport when you talk about your offensive line is critical, especially when you talk about the center position. "A lot of times it can be overlooked in regards to all the nuances that position entails, you're the guy making all the calls, you touch the ball on every play". The optimism around a potential quick return for Watson has grown stronger throughout the offseason, and Gutekunst admitted the fourth-year receiver looks 'great." He continued: 'He's a freak, he did a run test the other day and looks great." Gutekunst poured some cold water on the idea Watson could return in an unprecedentedly quick time though. He said: 'It's an ACL, and it's his second one, so we're going to take our time with it." Gutekunst later said Watson will not practice in full at any point during training camp. It seems he is still likely to miss a solid chunk of the regular season. On Quay Walker, who missed time during the offseason program, Gutekunst clarified the linebacker had a 'cleanup' on an ankle injury and his absence is not contract related, which had been theorized after Green Bay declined his fifth-year option, making Walker a free agent in 2026. The Packers GM reiterated what he has said throughout the offseason that the team is looking to get a long-term deal done to keep Walker in town, despite declining the option. He said: 'Certainly we would like to have Quay around here for a number of years and hopefully we can work to that end.' Gutekunst added that Walker is 'a week or so away' from being able to practice.
