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The Philadelphia Eagles made several big moves on Tuesday, re-signing both Jalen Mills and Rodney McLeod to short deals.
The biggest move of the day came when the Eagles decided to not exercise Malcolm Jenkins 2020 option, thus making the heart and soul of the Birds defense a free agent.
After taking the day to process the emotions of business in the NFL, Jenkins penned this heartfelt message to Eagles fans and the city of Philadelphia.
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) March 18, 2020
A leader for the Eagles community on and off the field, Jenkins hasn’t missed a snap in over two years and his presence in the locker room will be sorely missed.
The Eagles released this statement on Jenkins prior to his release.
“Malcolm Jenkins has been an outstanding player for us and we are proud of everything he accomplished both on and off the field during his time in Philadelphia,” the team said in a statement. “Malcolm was a great teammate and leader, as well as one of the toughest and most reliable players to ever play in our city. After a thorough discussion with Malcolm and his agent, Ben Dogra, both sides agreed on the difficult decision to turn the page on what was an incredible six-year relationship. We wish Malcolm and his family all the best as he pursues his next opportunity.”
The 32-year-old Jenkins made it clear at seasons end that he wouldn’t play in 2020 on his current deal while moving on from the multiple time Pro Bowler falls in line with Howie Roseman wanting to get significantly younger.