Giants’ Janoris Jenkins apologies for offensive tweet

New York Giants CB Janoris Jenkins has apologized for making an offensive and disparaging tweet.

New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins let emotions get the better of him on Wednesday, tweeting an offensive comment to a fan who was critical of his value.

After sharing a series of statistics meant to defend his play in 2019, Jenkins took exception to a comment about the team’s record this season and how little his play has aided in a turnaround.

Head coach Pat Shurmur sounded unhappy with Jenkins’ conduct. Not only had the cornerback used a disparaging insult, but had done so while receiving treatment on his injured ankle and the team’s live practice.

“I was just made aware of [Jenkins’ tweets] as I was going through the injury report. He shouldn’t be tweeting during practice,” a frustrated Shurmur told reporters.

Jenkins later issued an apology for his remarks.

Jenkins drew similar unwanted attention last week when he questioned defensive coordinator James Bettcher’s use of him, prompting a meeting between he, Shurmur and Bettcher.

Jenkins is clearly frustrated with the losing in East Rutherford, but that has begun to boil over and cause some unnecessary problems. He likely doesn’t mean any harm, but as the saying goes, good intentions pave the way to…

With one-year and $14.75 million remaining on his contract, the Giants will need to make a decision on Jenkins this offseason. They could save more than $11 million by releasing him, absorbing $3.5 million in dead cap.

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