Tag: Janoris Jenkins

Janoris Jenkins thanks Giants organization, says goodbye to teammates

Shortly after being waived by the New York Giants, cornerback Janoris Jenkins thanked the organization and wished his former teammates well.

The New York Giants pulled the plug on veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Friday, waiving him after he used a derogatory term during a Twitter argument with a fan on Wednesday.

Although Jenkins twice apologized, they were deemed disingenuous and the outrage mob immediately demanded the Giants set things right by sending Jenkins out of town. They got their wish.

“This was an organizational decision,” head coach Pat Shurmur said. “From ownership to management to our football operations, we felt it was in the best interests of the franchise and the player. Obviously, what happened this week, and the refusal to acknowledge the inappropriate and offensive language, was the determining factor.”

After first learning of his release, Jenkins seemed relieved to get away from the toxic environment.

With some time to sit and think on it, Jackrabbit went back to Twitter to thank the Giants organization and wish both his teammates and fans well.

Because Jenkins was waived/injured, it’s possible this story is not over quite yet. Assuming the cornerback clears waivers, he will temporarily revert to injured reserve.

In the event that happens, it’s likely the Giants and Jenkins would then agree to an injury settlement leading to his outright release. And considering his ankle injury is considered minor, there’s a strong chance he signs elsewhere and plays again this season — possibly even with a playoff team.

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Giants were right to cut CB Janoris Jenkins after offensive Twitter slur

The Giants made the right call in releasing cornerback Janoris Jenkins regarding a highly offensive Twitter slur.

On Friday morning, the Giants announced the release of cornerback Janoris Jenkins, two days after the veteran engaged in a Twitter beef with a fan in which he used a highly offensive slur.

“This was an organizational decision,” coach Pat Shurmur said in a statement. “From ownership to management to our football operations, we felt it was in the best interests of the franchise and the player. Obviously, what happened this week, and the refusal to acknowledge the inappropriate and offensive language, was the determining factor.”

Jenkins was asked in the team’s locker room on Thursday to explain what he did, and his explanation didn’t hold much water.

“I never said it was right,” Jenkins said. “I said it was slang that I use back at home… Yeah, I regret it. But at the end of the day, it’s my slang, so if you take it how you’re going to take it, then that’s on you.

“I don’t mean to offend nobody. My daddy always told me, ‘Speak freely and own up to what you say.’ So I always speak freely as a man, and I speak how I want to speak.”

Jenkins certainly has the right to speak how he wants to speak, but freedom of speech generally doesn’t excuse one from the consequences of what is said. Moreover, Jenkins apparently sent the tweet during a Giants practice that he was not part of due to an ankle injury.

Selected by the Rams in the second round of the 2012 draft out of North Alabama, Jenkins signed a five-year, $62.5 million free agent contract with the New York Giants on March 9, 2016.

The Giants are currently 2-11, on pace for their worst win total since the 1973 and 1974 seasons, when they went 2-11-1 and 2-12-0, respectively. The likelihood of Jenkins being on this roster in 2020, the last year of his current contract, was not good. He had a $14.75 million cap hit in 2019, and the same in 2020, with only a $3.5 million dead cap penalty for cutting him next year.

When healthy this season, Jenkins has played well for the most part. Among cornerbacks playing at least 50% of their defensive snaps, Jenkins ranks 12th with an opponent passer rating allowed of 68.9, per Pro Football Focus. He’s allowed 38 receptions on 71 targets for 538 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions. All three of those touchdowns allowed came in the Giants’ Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers, when Jenkins was absolutely shredded by receiver Mike Evans. Take that game out, and he’s actually been one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks on a really bad defense.

If he’s able to get past the ankle injury he suffered in the Giants’ Monday night loss to the Eagles, Jenkins will be a highly attractive option for any potential playoff contender, especially those teams in desperate need of a cornerback who can legitimately shadow No. 1 receivers — which was one of Jenkins’ bones of contention with defensive coordinator James Bettcher. So, in the end, Jenkins’ “punishment” for this slur, and his lack of awareness regarding its effects, could very well be to land with a much better team just in time for a playoff run.

Based on his Twitter response after his release, Jenkins appears well aware of this.

Giants waive cornerback Janoris Jenkins

The New York Giants have waived veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins after he used a disparaging insult against a fan.

Following a tweetstorm that included a very derogatory term used to insult a fan followed by a soft apology, the New York Giants have waived veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins.

“This was an organizational decision,” head coach Pat Shurmur said. “From ownership to management to our football operations, we felt it was in the best interests of the franchise and the player. Obviously, what happened this week, and the refusal to acknowledge the inappropriate and offensive language, was the determining factor.”

Jenkins actually celebrated the news of his release with — what else — a tweet.

Jenkins created a firestorm on Wednesday when he took to Twitter in order to defend his performance this season, eventually getting into a nasty exchange with a fan.

Although Jenkins tweeted an apology, he was hammered by the New York media on Thursday and refused to back down or further apologize, calling the entire situation “cultural.”

“Where I’m from, we use all kind of words for slang. If it offends anybody, I’m sorry,” Jenkins said. “It’s a culture that I grew up in where I’m from, you know what I’m saying. We use all kinds of words for all kinds of slang. If you don’t know, it’s a ‘hood thing. Whatever. I’m not calling nobody no name or pick at nobody. It’s just something we use in the hood back at home.”

Pressed further, Jenkins dug in.

“I never said it was right. I said that was a slang I use back at home,” Jenkins said. “I never said it was right. It’s just something I use at home.

“I regret it. But at the end of the day, it’s my slang. So if you take it how you’re going to take it, it’s on you. I don’t mean to offend nobody. My dad always told me, ‘Speak freely and own up to what you say.’ So I always speak freely as a man, and I speak how I want to speak.”

Although Jenkins’ comment was completely inappropriate, it did not seem to ruffle the fans of most Giants fans.

The Giants officially termed the transaction as “waived/injured” due to Jenkins’ ankle injury. Ironically, if he clears waivers, he reverts to injured reserve.

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Janoris Jenkins issues ’empty’ apology

What I’m Hearing: Art Stapleton tells us what he’s hearing following a questionable apology from Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins who recently used a derogatory term on Twitter.

What I’m Hearing: Art Stapleton tells us what he’s hearing following a questionable apology from Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins who recently used a derogatory term on Twitter.

Should Giants cut ties with Janoris Jenkins over tweet flap?

Should the New York Giants immediately released veteran CB Janoris Jenkins for his derogatory Wednesday tweets?

Most teams, businesses and organizations have parameters when it comes to the manner in which their employees and members utilize social media, and sometimes what is done cannot be undone.

That is the case here with New York Giants veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins, who used a derogatory word in a Wednesday tweet and, in his explanation, justified the usage of the word as “cultural.”

As a result, several Giants beat writers are calling for the club to release Jenkins immediately rather than let him finish out the season.

Jenkins is under contact until the end of the 2020 season, but many believe the team was no planning on bringing him back next season at a cap hit of $14.75 million. If they let Jenkins go, they’ll only be responsible for $3.5 million of that in the form of a dead cap charge.

Jenkins will be 32 next season and has not had a very strong season on the field either. The Giants were pinning their hopes on the prospect that Jenkins would serve as not only an anchor in the secondary but as a mentor to the numerous young players the team has brought in the past two seasons. That hasn’t happened.

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones remains limited

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones (ankle) was limited in practice again on Thursday and is unlikely to play in Week 15.

The New York Giants were back at practice on Thursday morning and a few minor things had changed from the day prior, but predominantly remained the same.

Rookie quarterback Daniel Jones once again appeared limited, doing some side work and taking snaps from back-up center Spencer Pulley, while veteran Eli Manning continued to work with the first team.

Meanwhile, cornerback Janoris Jenkins (ankle) was limited to the stationary bike during the portion of practice open to the media and did not have his phone in hand. Thankfully.

The news was extra discouraging for guard Kevin Zeitler (ankle), who was not at practice and is not expected to play on Sunday. He will be replaced by Nick Gates.

Rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine (concussion) and tight end Evan Engram (foot) were doing some work, as was wide receiver Golden Tate (foot).

The official injury report with designations can be found below:

Full participant: CB Corey Ballentine (concussion), WR Golden Tate (foot)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (ankle), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), TE Evan Engram (foot)

Non-participant: CB Janoris Jenkins (ankle), OL Kevin Zeitler (ankle)

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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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Giants’ Janoris Jenkins rips critics in Tweetstorm

New York Giants CB Janoris Jenkins ripped his critics and some fans in a Tweetstorm that may have gone too far.

The New York Giants are a laughingstock, their defense can’t stop a semi-pro team and veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins has reached capacity when it comes to silently absorbing the blame.

And perhaps rightfully so.

Since a Week 3 disaster against Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, Jenkins has been on a tear. In fact, he’s arguably been one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL with Pro Football Focus data to back it up.

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But playing well isn’t satisfying Jenkins and on Wednesday, he wanted to make sure everyone on Twitter knew he was dominating.

Unfortunately for Jenkins, who was sending these tweets as he received work on his injured ankle and his teammates practiced, he couldn’t stop himself from taking it a step further, eventually calling a Giants fan a derogatory name out of frustration.

As well as Jenkins has played, this is not a good look for him or the Giants organization — and it’s not the first time he’s sent some regrettable tweets.

So much for improving the culture in East Rutherford.

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones returns to practice

New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones (ankle) and TE Evan Engram (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday.

The New York Giants returned to practice in East Rutherford on Wednesday as they prepare for a Week 15 battle against the Miami Dolphins, and rookie quarterback Daniel Jones was out there with his teammates.

Jones, who is recovering from a high ankle sprain, stretched and did light work during the portion if practice open to the media. However, Jones was working with the team’s backups and veteran Eli Manning, who under center in Week 14, remained with the starters.

In addition to Jones, tight end Evan Engram (foot) was also participating in practice after missing last Saturday’s practice and ultimately finding himself declared out against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Meanwhile, tight end Rhett Ellison and rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine were each getting work as they try to return from concussions.

On the downside of things, cornerback Janoris Jenkins (ankle) and offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler (ankle) were not participating.

Once the Giants release their official injury report, we will share the designations below.

Full participant:

Limited participant:

Non-participant:

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