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2007: Signed four-year, $15.8 million contract extension with Packers on Feb. 26, including $4 million signing bonus, a $1.28 million roster bonus and a $130,000 workout bonus in 2007, making his first-year compensation $6.76 million. His salary cap number is $3.76 million in '07, $3.41 million in '08, $4.06 million in '09 and $4.6 million in '10.
2006: Got 3 ½ of his 6 ½ sacks after he took over for Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila on base downs and played inside on passing downs in Green Bay’s final four games of the season. ... Finished with 48 tackles, but missed two games after spraining his ankle Oct. 8 against the St. Louis Rams. ... Started at defensive tackle against New Orleans in Week 2 and at Detroit in Week 3.
2005: Started 12 games in his second season with the Packers and was one of Green Bay's best defensive tackles against the run. ... Finished with 49 tackles, three sacks, seven passes defensed, and recovered one fumble. ... Was not penalized.
2004: Jenkins was one of the pleasant surprises on defense. Short on size, Jenkins makes up for it with quickness. Ability to put pressure on the passer could make him a mainstay. Finished season with 28 tackles (18 solo) and 4 1/2 sacks to tie for second on the team. Played in all 16 games, with six starts. Four of those starts came when Eagle tackle Cletidus Hunt moved to the nose to fill in for injuries there. Against Carolina and brother Kris in the opener, he recorded two tackles. His pressure at Detroit on Oct. 17 led to an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Darren Sharper. Recorded unassisted sacks agianst Washington, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Chicago.
The brother of Carolina Panthers standout Kris Jenkins. Played collegiately at Central Michigan. Was one of 13 players signed shortly after the January playoff loss to Philadelphia. Spent spring in NFL Europe and has opened eyes at training camp.
2003: Spent the season out of football after Green Bay waived him in the first mandatory roster cutdown, Aug. 26. ... Signed with the Packers as a non-drafted free agent on May 2, 2003. |