The Washington Redskins will have multiple roster holes to fill once the NFL lockout ends and free agency begins, but they already might have a willing partner to help overhaul their defensive line.

There is mutual interest between the Redskins and defensive end Cullen Jenkins, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the situation.

Jenkins, who will become an unrestricted free agent after the lockout is lifted, is coming off a strong seventh season with the Green Bay Packers. He compiled seven sacks in just 11 games, eight of them starts.

Washington certainly could use help along its defensive line as it moves past the Albert Haynesworth era. The Redskins were one of the NFL's worst defensive teams a season ago, finishing 31st overall in total yards allowed per game. They used the draft to begin the re-tooling process of the line, selecting Clemson defensive end Jarvis Jenkins in the second round and West Virginia nose tackle Chris Neild in the seventh.

Jenkins, the younger brother of three-time All-Pro nose tackle Kris Jenkins, will be 30 when the new season is scheduled to begin in September. He has spent his entire career with the Packers since they signed the undrafted player out of Central Michigan in 2003.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora also has mentioned in recent NFL.com chats that Jenkins would be a good fit for the Redskins.

Hmmm.. thought that players were locked out and couldn't be talked to be either coaches or teams.



If someone throws ridiculous money at him.. go luck to you Cullen.. your efforts in Green Bay have been appreciated by us the fans (well I can only speak for me).



Durability is the only real major concern about Jenkins.. something that should limit his overall guaranteed dollars.. but may not to all clubs. {pointing finger in the direction of the Skins and Al Davis}

Originally Posted by: Pack93z 

We're in agreement here. I've always liked him, but I'm under the impression that if he's not a Packer in '11, it will be because Ted & Mike don't think he'll last a full season. It won't be because of his performance. I think he's an elite player (and posted stats elsewhere to prove my point but don't feel like digging them up again).

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer 

Rumor has it the new CBA is going to require teams to spend nearly 99% of their salary cap.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

I haven't read that nugget yet.. where did you peruse that one?

ESPN (if one can trust their reporting) has stated "close to 100% of the cap".. Close being the important term there and how that is interpreted.. is it true spending for a given year or is it "cap" dollars that can be pushed and prodded around to cover large gap in the terms of the contract.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z 

Rumor has it the new CBA is going to require teams to spend nearly 99% of their salary cap.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

I haven't read that nugget yet.. where did you peruse that one?

ESPN (if one can trust their reporting) has stated "close to 100% of the cap".. Close being the important term there and how that is interpreted.. is it true spending for a given year or is it "cap" dollars that can be pushed and prodded around to cover large gap in the terms of the contract.

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