Packers OL Jenkins late addition to 2023 Pro Bowl Games

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Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) embraces guard Elgton Jenkins (74) after throwing a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Jaire Alexander isn't the only player for the Green Bay Packers headed to the 2023 Pro Bowl Games after all.

The talented cornerback will be joined by offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins who got the nod Monday to replace guard Landon Dickerson of the Philadelphia Eagles, who advanced to Super Bowl LVII on Sunday.

Jenkins, 27, made 15 appearances this past season, starting 10 games at left guard and five at right tackle. He was the anchor of an offensive line which allowed just 32 sacks, good for seventh fewest in the NFL.

The distinction for Jenkins, who also made the Pro Bowl in 2020, is extra special because it comes after missing half of the 2021 season with a torn ACL. The 2019 second-round draft pick out of Mississippi State signed a four-year, $68 million extension Dec. 23.

In this year's all-star event, NFC and AFC teams will face each other in a flag football game at 2 p.m. Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

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