Cullen Jenkins

Tackle + Free Agent + Mathematician

Male

Born Jan 20, 1981

Age 32

Hometown Detroit, Michigan

Team Philadelphia Eagles

Cullen Darome Jenkins is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Central Michigan.… Read More

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Eagles Cut Nnamdi After 2 Years
Huffington Post Sports - Mar 12, 2013

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nnamdi Asomugha's stint in Philadelphia ended after two disappointing seasons. The Eagles released the former All-Pro cornerback on Tuesday, just two years after he was the NFL's most sought-after free agent. General manager Howie Roseman said he and new coach Chip Kelly spoke to Asomugha and "he took the news with a lot of class." "He has been a true pro on and off the field for this organization and our community and we wish him ...
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Report: Giants Sign Dt Jenkins To Three Year Deal
Fox News - Mar 11, 2013

The New York Giants have reportedly signed defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins to a three-year contract.According to USA Today, Jenkins' contract is worth $8 million, and he will receive $3 million guaranteed
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Mc Clain Ranks Top Nfl Free Agents
Houston Chronicle - Mar 09, 2013

With the start of free agency, Patriots receiver Wes Welker could end up on another team.(Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle) The top free agents at each position, including those who have been released and can sign any time and those whose contracts expire at 3:01 p.m. Tuesday when free agency begins. Free agents who have been released appear with the team that waived them: OFFENSE Quarterbacks 1. Jason Campbell, Bears 2. Derek Anderson, Panthers 3. Byron Leftwich, Steelers 4. Dr...
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Philadelphia Eagles Start To Shed Players
Bryn Mawr- Gladwyne Patch - Mar 01, 2013

The casualties continue to mount. Once the Philadelphia Eagles fired Andy Reid, you knew that any new coach coming on board would want to shake up the roster. Now that Chip Kelly is here, General Manager Howie Roseman is starting to make some roster cuts. That's expected from any team once a season concludes and a Super Bowl ends. This time of the year is the business side of football when front offices review contracts and try to cut corners to help with some manueverability with t...
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Timeline

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CHILDHOOD

1981 Birth Born on January 20, 1981.

TWENTIES

2003 22 Years Old He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. … Read More

2004 23 Years Old From 2004 to November 2006, Jenkins was the backup for Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, and took over the starting role the final month of the 2006 season.

2006 25 Years Old As the starter for the last month of games, he recorded a career-high 6½ sacks that year, including his first three-sack game vs. Detroit on December 17, 2006.

2007 26 Years Old 1 More Event

On February 26, 2007, Jenkins signed a four year, $16 million contract extension.

2008 27 Years Old 1 More Event

In the 2008 season, the Packers decided to start Jenkins instead of Gbaja-Biamila for the second season in a row.

2009 28 Years Old In the 2009 season Jenkins returned as a starting defensive end because the Packers had switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defense. … Read More

2010 29 Years Old In the 2010 season Jenkins missed 5 games with a calf injury, but returned by the end of the season to win Super Bowl XLV with the Packers.

THIRTIES

2011 30 Years Old 1 More Event

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Jenkins to a five-year, $25 million contract on July 30, 2011.

2012 31 Years Old He agreed to a restructured contract on February 21, 2012, with the new contract running through the 2014 season instead of the 2015 season.

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