[Carolina Panthers News]

Charlotte, NC (AHN) - Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins skipped a voluntary team workout Wednesday and is upset with his current contract.

Jenkins, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, is in search of a new deal, but agent Tony Paige said that wasn't the reason for his no-show.

"He's just not in position to be there right now," Paige told AP. "He has kids and business to attend to in Maryland. It's not that big of a deal."

The Panthers tried to trade Jenkins in the offseason, but no offers were made. General manager Marty Hurney said Jenkins gave no indication that he would miss Wednesday's workout.

"Do we wish he was here? Sure," Hurney said. "It's a voluntary session and he chose not to be here. It's all we can do."

AHN | Panthers DT Jenkins Skips Voluntary Workout, Hopes For New Contract | June 1, 2007

[Lefty Noob]

Considering that the last time Carolina saw Jenkins he was overweight and out of shape, they can't be happy about this.

[cwstech]

Jenkins can be a great player when he is not injured. Maybe he should stay with the current contract and prove that he deserves a new one next year. I tried to find what he is currently salary was but have not been able to do that.

[Lefty Noob]

Well, some good news for Panthers fans. According to the Gaston Gazette, "Despite missing all three weeks of the team’s voluntary workouts in June, three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kris Jenkins will be present when the Carolina Panthers report to training camp on Friday, his agent confirmed over the weekend."

[cwstech]

That's good news. If he stays healthy, he can be great. We really need him.