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3 options to replace injured Packers’ tackle Elgton Jenkins

By Brian Sampson

Sep 20, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner (71) against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner (71) against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 19: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs congratulates Mitchell Schwartz #71 of the Kansas City Chiefs after a first quarter touchdown in the AFC Championship game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 19: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs congratulates Mitchell Schwartz #71 of the Kansas City Chiefs after a first quarter touchdown in the AFC Championship game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

Options to replace Packers’ Elgton Jenkins: Mitchell Schwartz

If the Packers are going to stick with their season-long theme of looking to veterans to plug holes, than Mitchell Schwartz is their guy.

He was one of the better right tackles for a long time, but his 2020 season ended prematurely with a back injury. On a podcast in September, he said his rehab is going slower than anticipated, but he still considers himself an active NFL player. He said once he’s 100 percent he’ll reconsider his future to take the next step.

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It would be wise for Green Bay to give him a call and check in on his progress. He’d be another guy that’s best suited at right tackle, but it would greatly improve the talent and experience on the squad.

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