Malcolm Jenkins hasn’t missed a snap in over two seasons and the Eagles captain is looking forward to being compensated for all his leadership.
Jenkins spent the majority of the 2019 offseason clamoring for a new contract. The Eagles star is no longer among the top-10 highest-paid safeties and after threatening to holdout during the 2019 training camp, Jenkins showed up and was a model citizen all season long.
After the Eagles, 17-9 loss to the Seahawks, Jenkins made it clear during exit interviews with the media, that he won’t return and play on the same deal.
The Eagles signed Jenkins to a four-year contract extension worth $35 million, with $21 million of the contract guaranteed. Jenkins restructured his contract in 2018 to create $6.148 million in cap room.
The Bears Eddie Jackson recently became the NFL’s highest-paid safety, agreeing to a four-year deal is for $58.4 million, with $33 million fully guaranteed. Jackson’s $14.6 million per year average now tops in the NFL.