The Saints claimed veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins off of waivers from the Giants on Monday, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo Because the Saints play on Monday night against the Colts, the formal acquisition of Jenkins and corresponding roster move will be delayed until Tuesday Jenkins was waived by the Giants with an injury designation after injuring his ankle during a recent game with the Eagles His release also followed a social media dust-up between Jenkins and another user while he was receiving medical treatment during Giants practice Jenkins was arguably New York’s best defensive player this season, having racked up a team-leading 14 passes defended (including 4 interceptions) in just 13 games He’ll be reunited with former Giants teammate and Saints cornerback Eli Apple and may push Apple for the starting job opposite Marshon Lattimore
Saints claim veteran CB Janoris Jenkins off of waivers from the Giants
The Saints claimed veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins off of waivers from the Giants on Monday, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo Because the Saints play on Monday night against the Colts, the formal acquisition of Jenkins and corresponding roster move will be delayed until Tuesday Jenkins was waived by the Giants with an injury designation after injuring his ankle during a recent game with the Eagles His release also followed a social media dust-up between Jenkins and another user while he was receiving medical treatment during Giants practice Jenkins was arguably New York’s best defensive player this season, having racked up a team-leading 14 passes defended (including 4 interceptions) in just 13 games He’ll be reunited with former Giants teammate and Saints cornerback Eli Apple and may push Apple for the starting job opposite Marshon Lattimore