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Packers Pro Bowl Starter Fails His Physical: Report

Packers Pro Bowl Starter Fails His Physical: Report

Summary

The Green Bay Packers traded Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a future draft pick. The team released Elgton Jenkins after he failed a physical due to a past injury, and Jenkins has signed with the Cleveland Browns. Several other Packers players have also moved to new teams.

Key Facts

  • The Packers traded Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round draft pick.
  • Elgton Jenkins was released by the Packers after failing a physical exam.
  • Jenkins suffered a season-ending leg injury last year and previously tore his ACL in 2021.
  • Jenkins has signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns, worth $24 million.
  • The Packers will save $19.5 million in salary cap space by releasing Jenkins.
  • The Packers lost several other players as free agents, including Malik Willis and Romeo Doubs.
  • Free agent deals will become official when the NFL's new league year starts on Wednesday.

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