The Saints are finalizing a contract with free-agent safety Malcolm Jenkins, whose option for the 2020 season was not picked up by the Eagles earlier this week.
Jenkins started all 96 games that he played with the Eagles since leaving the Saints back in 2014, winning Super Bowl LII.
The 32-year-old compiled 81 tackles, 9 QB hits, 8 passes defended, 6 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, and 2.5 sacks in 16 starts for Philadelphia in 2019.
Over 5 seasons with the Saints from 2009-13, the 3-time Pro Bowler appeared in 71 games and tallied 6 INTs and forced fumbles with 4.5 sacks and 3 touchdowns
Saints closing in on a reunion with former first-round pick Malcolm Jenkins
The Saints are finalizing a contract with free-agent safety Malcolm Jenkins, whose option for the 2020 season was not picked up by the Eagles earlier this week.
Jenkins started all 96 games that he played with the Eagles since leaving the Saints back in 2014, winning Super Bowl LII.
The 32-year-old compiled 81 tackles, 9 QB hits, 8 passes defended, 6 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, and 2.5 sacks in 16 starts for Philadelphia in 2019.
Over 5 seasons with the Saints from 2009-13, the 3-time Pro Bowler appeared in 71 games and tallied 6 INTs and forced fumbles with 4.5 sacks and 3 touchdowns