Packers Re-sign Rhyan, Likely Saying Goodbye to Jenkins

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Green Bay Packers locked in their center position by resigning offensive lineman Sean Ryan to a three-year deal worth $33 million, including an $11 million signing bonus. This move came just before he could talk to other teams as a free agent. The team plans to start him at center, moving forward. Ryan stepped up big this season after Elton Jenkins went down with a season ending ankle injury early on. He shifted from guard to center and started most games, showing strong run blocking even though pass protection needs work. The Packers see him growing into the role full-time. This deal likely means goodbye to Jenkins, who would eat up $24.3 million against the salary cap if kept. Cutting or trading him frees up $19.5 million in space, giving Green Bay more room to maneuver. Versus say Ryan signing won't mess with their draft pick calculations since he's a homegrown

1:01player. Meanwhile, the Packers brace for losses in free agency, expecting to part ways with quarterback Malik Willis, linebacker key walker left tackle, Rashid Walker, and maybe receiver Romeo Dubs. Overall, it's a smart cap play for the Packers as they eye the 20-26 off season with 21 free agents on the roster across all. Fans are buzzing about the stability up front heading into next year. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM