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Packers OT Elgton Jenkins believed to have suffered MCL sprain vs. Falcons

Originally posted on 5 GOATs | By Dustin Schutte | Last updated 9/17/23

The Green Bay Packers might’ve lost a key piece of the offensive line for a significant amount of time. Offensive tackle Elgton Jenkins is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.

Jenkins departed Sunday’s game against the Falcons and did not return for the second half. He will soon undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. No other details were provided.

Packers OT Elgton Jenkins believed to have suffered MCL sprain Sunday, per @RapSheet. Jenkins will have an MRI to determine severity of injury. https://t.co/U2K1ta5s6Y pic.twitter.com/6yE8SNw3Z0
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 17, 2023

Green Bay lost Sunday’s game in Atlanta 25-24. The Packers opened the year with an impressive 38-20 victory over the Bears at Soldier Field last Sunday.

Jenkins, a second-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, is in his fifth season with the Packers.

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