This offseason, the Green Bay Packers decided for veteran offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins to switch from left guard to center. With the Packers gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, Jenkins spoke about the change he’s adapting to during camp and preseason.
Green Bay signed former 49ers left guard Aaron Banks to a four-year, $77 million deal in free agency, prompting Jenkins to move to center. Nonetheless, with the change in position comes the financial concerns, as it could be seen as a center for the foreseeable future rather than a left guard.
Over the Cap’s (h/t The Athletic) list of the 10 highest-paid players at each position shows that top left guards average $14.