Malcolm Jenkins has landed himself another job after signing with the New Orleans Saints. The former Eagles star was just hired by CNN as a contributor on race and social justice.
“Having spent years running non-profits and supporting grassroots organizations to address the inequalities of our criminal justice system, educational system and disparate wealth in our marginalized communities, I believe I can be a voice for other athlete activists and those who have dedicated their lives to changing legislation, policies, and reforms for human equality,” Jenkins said in a statement. “As we move forward from these moments, journalists must not make the grave mistake of allowing the world to go back to sleep. The groundswell of energy that has been injected into all of us must continue when the protests stop and that includes responsible reporting.
“Now more than ever, the public needs to be educated on the roles of elected positions of power, such as the District Attorney, Police Chief or City Council, and how to hold those individuals accountable, especially through their voice and their vote. In an important election year, I’m eager to join the CNN family and share my perspective as a regular contributor. I also want to thank CNN for their thoughtful leadership in viewing professional athletes beyond their sport as another educated voice who brings a varied perspective and value to the network’s programming and shows.”
Jenkins co-founded the Players Coalition with former NFL receiver Anquan Boldin and was named the NFLPA’s Alan Page Award winner for going above and beyond to serve his community in 2017.
Jenkins will contribute to studio shows across CNN’s multiple platforms and special programming, according to the announcement, while still playing in the NFL.
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