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Opening up at home in prime time against a division rival is a special way to start a season for any player, but for Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins, being out on the field Sunday night might have even a little added excitement.
For Jenkins, it will be his first time playing in a regular-season game in nearly a year after his 2008 campaign was cut short due to a pectoral injury suffered at Tampa Bay in Week 4.
The injury occurred early in the fourth quarter as he attempted to bring down quarterback Brian Griese for a sack, and it required surgery. Jenkins said he doesn't feel any effects from the injury other than some occasional stiffness when he is lifting weights.
"It's been a long time," Jenkins said. "I've never been on IR before, never missed that many games. I'm just anxious to get back out there and pick up where I left off.
"I definitely gained a new appreciation of things. You realize that in just one play, your season can come to a..
Source: Packers.com