ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins signed defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins, the team confirmed Monday.
Jenkins signed a one-year contract, a team source confirmed. The Washington Post first reported the news.
"I still offer a lot," Jenkins said Monday. "I still have a lot of quickness and experience ... and the ability to still get after the quarterback and be a versatile player. That's what I've been my whole career. That's still my goal."
Jenkins, 35, could add interior pass rush depth if he makes the 53-man roster.
"It adds another veteran player with some flexibility on the defensive line," coach Jay Gruden said. "He's played a little bit of everything in his career. He's in good shape.
"Got to get his legs back under him out here at practice, get a good look at him, and we'll make a decision. But to add a veteran player of that caliber I think is a good thing."
Jenkins said he was not assured of a spot on the final 53-man roster. Final cuts must be made by 4 p.m. ET Saturday.
"I know it's a matter of me having to prove myself," he said. "I'm an older guy, so I don't expect any guarantees coming into this thing. You come in, you prove yourself, and you show what you got."
Jenkins, entering his 13th season, has played for Green Bay, Philadelphia and the New York Giants, where he started 39 games the past three seasons. Jenkins, who has 47.5 career sacks, spent the first seven years with the Packers.
He would face all three of his former teams in 2016 if he makes the Redskins roster.
"It's a little more motivation because you're going against teams you used to be a part of and didn't bring you back for whatever reason," he said. "It's a little more fire."
The Redskins first worked out Jenkins on Monday morning. They have depth inside but need more pass rush help on the interior. Their best pass-rusher is end Chris Baker, who recorded a career-best six sacks last season.
Jenkins said he did not take a workout with any other teams but had received calls about his availability.