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MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2007, 12:27 p.m.
By Tom Silverstein
Packers, Jenkins agree on 4-year extension

The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement with defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins on a four-year, $15 million contract extension, a National Football League source said today.

Jenkins, who was scheduled to become a restricted free agent Friday, had been seeking the security of a long-term deal. The Packers, in turn, were hoping to lock up the promising young lineman before free agency started so that they didn't have to worry about other teams pursuing him.

The $15 million deal includes a signing bonus of around $6 million and will pay Jenkins $6.8 million in 2007. At most, Jenkins would have received around $1.3 million this year had he signed a tender offer submitted by the Packers.

Jenkins had a breakout year last season, emerging as the starting right end the final month of the season. Seeking better play against the run, the Packers benched pass-rushing end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and inserted the bigger Jenkins into the lineup.

The play of the defense improved almost immediately and Jenkins continued to have an effect as a pass rusher, both at end on early downs and at tackle on passing downs. Because Jenkins can play inside, the Packers were able to put their three best pass rushers - KGB, Aaron Kampman and Jenkins - on the field at the same time in passing situations.

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PackSACK92

Nice, I think Jenkins is only going to get better. He's already much better than KGB. Too bad we gave KGB so much money otherwise we could get rid of him.

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I HAAAATED the KGB deal. He's just not that kind of DE. I'm really happy we signed Jenkins. I think we overpaid a little, but it's worth it because he fits in well, is already in the system (no grass is greener bull****), and he definitely is good and COULD get better, earning every penny.

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vikesrgreat

This is a nice move by the Packers. Well done!

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V2

I think we robbed Cullen....Sure it looks like a lot now, but he was due to be an UFA next year, and could have scored some major bank.

I've always pulled for the guy hoping he could turn out to be a portion of what his brother is, and slowly, he's emerged as a solid player for us.

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imported_PeanutTillman

Thats a really good signing.

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Yeah, I think he'll live up to our expectations. Last season was his best one yet and he was never really a fulltime starter with the rotation between him, Corey Williams, Colin Cole, and KGB at the end. Now that he's going to be starting at DE I think he's going to do great things for us.

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Cheddarbob

im glad he is tight.

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