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| Born | (1987-12-20)December 20, 1987 (age 37) East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Piscataway (Piscataway, New Jersey) | ||||||||||||||
| College | Ohio State (2005–2008) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2009: 1st round, 14th overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Malcolm Jenkins (born December 20, 1987) is an American former professionalfootball player who was asafety for 13 seasons in theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theOhio State Buckeyes, earning consensusAll-American honors, and winning theJim Thorpe Award as a senior. He was selected by theNew Orleans Saints in the first round of the2009 NFL draft and played for thePhiladelphia Eagles from 2014 to 2019.
Jenkins grew up inPiscataway, New Jersey and playedhigh school football atPiscataway Township High School, where he helped lead his team to three consecutive state championships. He played bothwide receiver anddefensive back for the Chiefs football team. He also excelled attrack, winning the state title in the400 metres as a junior.[1]
Considered a three-star recruit byRivals.com, Jenkins was listed as No. 61 cornerback prospect in the nation in 2005.[2]
During his freshman season atOhio State, Jenkins spent most of his time in thenickelback position. He finished the season with 37tackles in 10 games. In 2006, he started all 13 games at corner and was a consensus first-teamAll-Big Ten. He finished 2006 with 55 tackles and fourinterceptions. As a junior in 2007 Jenkins recorded 47 tackles and four interceptions and was named a first-teamAll-American byPro Football Weekly and a first-team All-Big Ten for the second consecutive year. As a senior in 2008 he won theJim Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation's best defensive back, after recording 57 tackles and three interceptions.[3]
Jenkins is a member ofOmega Psi Phi fraternity. He was vice president, stepmaster,[4] and chaplain of the Ohio State chapter; he has two prominent fraternitytattoos, one on his upper left arm[5] and a second one on his chest.[6]
Jenkins andVontae Davis were considered the top two defensive backs available in the2009 NFL draft,[7] and Jenkins drew comparisons toTerence Newman.[8] After Jenkins ran a comparably slow40-yard dash, some scouts considered him better suited for thesafety position.[9]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m) | 204 lb (93 kg) | 34+1⁄2 in (0.88 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 4.59 s | 1.60 s | 2.67 s | 4.08 s | 6.59 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | 15 reps | 23 |
| All values fromNFL Combine[10][11] | ||||||||||||
TheNew Orleans Saints selected Jenkins in the first round (14th overall) of the2009 NFL draft.[12][13] Jenkins was the first cornerback to be drafted by the Saints in the first round since Oregon'sAlex Molden went eleventh overall in the1996 NFL draft.[14]
On August 9, 2009, theNew Orleans Saints signed Jenkins on a five–year,$19 million contract that includes $11.00 million guaranteed and an initialsigning bonus of $800,000.[15][16] Their agreement ended Jenkins' 11-day training camp holdout.[17][18]
He missed that beginning of training camp due to his contract hold out, but upon arrival, he competed againstTracy Porter,Jabari Greer, andRandall Gay to be a starting cornerback.[19] Head coachSean Payton named him a backup and listed him as the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the season, behind starters Tracy Porter and Jabari Greer.[20]
On September 13, 2009, Jenkins made his professional regular season debut in theNew Orleans Saints' home-opener against theDetroit Lions and made one solo tackle in their 45–27 victory.[21] He made first career tackle on running backAaron Brown and stopped him from scoring on an 87-yard kick return in the third quarter.[22] He was inactive for the Saints' 24–10 victory against theNew York Jets in Week 4 after due to an ankle sprain he sustained the previous week. He aggravated his ankle sprain and was inactive as the Saints won 46–34 at theMiami Dolphins in Week 7.[23] He was named a starting cornerback heading into Week 11 due to Jabari Greer injuring his groin in Week 9 and Tracy Porter spraining hisMCL the following week.[24] On November 22, 2009, Jenkins earned his first career start and recorded seven combined tackles (five solo), set a season-high with two pass deflections, and made the first interception of his career on a pass attempt thrown byJosh Freeman to wide receiverAntonio Bryant during the second quarter of a 38–7 victory at theTampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11.[21][25] He remained the starter for the next six games after Greer was sidelined for the next seven games (Weeks 10–16) and Porter was sidelined for the next four games (11–14)[26] In Week 13, he collected a season-high nine solo tackles and broke up a pass in a 33–30 win at theWashington Redskins.[21] On December 27, 2009, Jenkins made a season-high ten combined tackles (eight solo) in the Saints' 20–17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.[21] He finished his rookie season in2009 with 55 combined tackles (49 solo), four pass deflections, and an interception in 14 games and six starts.[27]
TheNew Orleans Saints finished first in theNFC South with a 13–3 record, clinching a first round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. On January 16, 2010, Jenkins appeared in his first career playoff game as the Saints' defeated theArizona Cardinals 45–14 in the NFC Divisional Round.[21] The Saints reached theSuper Bowl after winning theNFC Championship Game in a 31–28 win against theMinnesota Vikings.[21] On February 7, 2010, Jenkins appeared inSuper Bowl XLIV and recorded four solo tackles and a pass deflection in the Saints' 31–17 victory against theIndianapolis Colts.[21]
During the2010 NFL draft, the Saints selectedPatrick Robinson in the first round (32nd overall). His addition to a group including Jabari Greer, Tracy Porter, andRandall Gay, became the catalyst for Jenkins transition to safety.[28] On May 8, 2010, head coachSean Payton addressed media during a press conference at rookie mini-camp, officially stating he intended to move Jenkins to safety during training camp.[29] During training camp, Jenkins started his transition to the safety position and also competed to be a backup safety againstUsama Young under defensive coordinatorGregg Williams.[30] He performed well enough to earn the starting role at free safety after starterDarren Sharper was added to thePUP list as he recovered from undergoing microfracture surgery. He was paired with starting strong safetyRoman Harper to begin the regular season.[31]
In Week 4, he recorded four solo tackles and had his first career sack on quarterbackJimmy Clausen for a four–yard loss during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter as the Saints defeated theCarolina Panthers 16–14.[32] In Week 7, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles (eight solo) during a 30–17 loss to theCleveland Browns. In Week 9, he sustained a neck injury during a 34–3 victory at the Carolina Panthers and was subsequently inactive for the Saints' 34–19 win against theSeattle Seahawks in Week 11.[33] On November 25, 2010, Jenkins made four combined tackles (three solo) and sparked a comeback by the Saints when they were down 27–23 with 3:20 remaining in the fourth quarter after he forced a fumble by wide receiverRoy Williams and recovered it, leading it to a 14-yard touchdown pass byDrew Brees to win 30–27 at theDallas Cowboys.[34] Following his performance, head coachSean Payton said Jenkins performed "one of those plays that inspires everybody on the team".[35] He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.[36] On December 12, 2010, Jenkins made four solo tackles, tied his season-high of three pass deflections, and had a season-high two interceptions and scored the first touchdown of his career during a 31–13 victory against theSt. Louis Rams in Week 14.[37] He scored the first touchdown of his career on a pick-six, intercepting a pass bySam Bradford and returned it for a 96-yards touchdown in the third quarter. His performance earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for the second time in 2010.[38] Jenkins injured his knee in the Saints' Week 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was forced to miss the NFC Wildcard Game.[39] In his first season at safety, Jenkins had a total of 64 combined tackles (54 solo), made 12 pass deflections, two interceptions, one forced fumble, a fumble recovery, one sack, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts.[27]
He entered training camp as thede facto starting free safety, following the departure ofDarren Sharper after the Saints elected not to re-sign him. He returned as the starting free safety, alongsideRoman Harper, to begin the season.[40]
In Week 14, Jenkins collected a season-high ten combined tackles (eight solo) during a 22–17 victory at theTennessee Titans.[41] On December 26, 2011, Jenkins made one solo tackle, tied his season-high of two pass deflections, and also scored the second touchdown of his career after he recovered a fumble that linebackerScott Shanle forced by wide receiverJulio Jones and returned it for a 30-yard touchdown as the Saints routed theAtlanta Falcons 45–16. He was inactive as a healthy scratch for the Saints 45–17 victory against theCarolina Panthers in Week 17 as head coach Sean Payton chose to rest his starting lineup in preparation for the playoffs as they had already clinched a playoff berth with a 12–3 record. He completed the2011 season with 77 combined tackles (63 solo), nine passes defensed, and a sack in 15 games and 15 starts.[27]
TheNew Orleans Saints finished first in the NFC South during the2011 NFL season with a 13–3 record. On January 7, 2012, Jenkins had his first career start in a playoff game and made five combined tackles (four solo) during a 45–28 win against theDetroit Lions during the NFC Wildcard Game.[41] On January 14, 2012, he started in the NFC Divisional Round and made eight solo tackles, a pass deflection, and sacked quarterbackAlex Smith as the Saints lost 36–32 at theSan Francisco 49ers.[41]
The New Orleans Saints hiredSteve Spagnuolo as their new defensive coordinator after Gregg Williams was indefinitely suspended for his involvement in theNew Orleans Saints bounty scandal. Head coachSean Payton was also suspended for the 2012 season and named linebackers coachJoe Vitt the interim head coach.[42] Vitt namedAaron Kromer the interim head coach for the first six weeks after he received a suspension for the first six regular season games for his part in the Bounty scandal.[43] Jenkins andRoman Harper were both retained as the starting safeties despite the coaching changes.[44][45]
On November 5, 2012, he collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (seven solo) in the Saints' 28–13 victory against thePhiladelphia Eagles in Week 9. In Week 11, Jenkins recorded six combined tackles, broke up a pass, and returned an interception for a touchdown during a 38–17 victory at theOakland Raiders. He returned an interception by quarterbackCarson Palmer, that was intended for tight endBrandon Myers, for a 55-yard touchdown in the first quarter.[46] The touchdown was Jenkins' secondpick six of his career. Jenkins was inactive for the last three regular season games (Weeks 15–17) due to ahamstring injury.[47] Jenkins finished the2012 season with 94 combined tackles (65 solo), seven pass deflections, an interception, and a touchdown in 13 games and 13 starts.[27]
The New Orleans Saints' new defensive coordinatorRob Ryan held a competition to name starting safeties between Jenkins, Roman Harper, and rookie2013 first round pickKenny Vaccaro throughout training camp.[48] Head coachSean Payton named Jenkins the starting free safety to begin the regular season, opposite strong safetyRoman Harper.[49]
On October 13, 2013, Jenkins recorded eight combined tackles, a pass deflection, and earned a career-high 1½ sacks onTom Brady during a 30–27 loss at theNew England Patriots in Week 6.[50] Jenkins was inactive for two games (Weeks 9–10) due to a back injury.[51] In Week 13, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) in the Saints' 34–7 loss at theSeattle Seahawks.[52] He finished the2013 season with 68 combined tackles (44 solo), six pass deflections, 2½ sacks, and two interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.[27]
TheNew Orleans Saints finished second in the NFC South with an 11–5 record and defeated thePhiladelphia Eagles 26–24 in the NFC Wildcard Game.[52] On January 11, 2014, Jenkins played in his last game as a member of the Saints and recorded five combined tackles during 23–15 loss at theSeattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round.[52]
He became anunrestricted free agent for the first time in his career in 2014. He garnered interest from multiple teams, but did not receive a contract offer from the Saints.[53]
On March 11, 2014, thePhiladelphia Eagles signed Jenkins to a three–year, $15.50 million contract that included $8.50 million guaranteed, $6.00 million guaranteed upon signing, and an initial signing bonus of $5.00 million.[54][15]
He entered camp slated as thede facto starting free safety. Head coachChip Kelly officially named him the starter to begin the regular season, along with strong safetyNate Allen.[55]
On September 28, 2014, Jenkins recorded seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and returned an interception by quarterback Colin Kaepernick for a 53-yard touchdown during a 26–21 loss at theSan Francisco 49ers in Week 4. The pick six marked his third touchdown of his career and was his third consecutive game with an interception. In Week 15, he collected a season-high eight solo tackles in the Eagles' 38–27 loss to theDallas Cowboys. Jenkins finished the 2014 season with 80 combined tackles (64 solo), 15 passes defensed, three interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.[27]
Jenkins returned as the starting free safety in 2015 and played alongside strong safetyWalter Thurmond. On October 25, 2015, he made a season-high ten combined tackles (eight solo) and broke up a pass during a 20–19 loss to theMiami Dolphins in Week 10. On December 6, 2015, Jenkins recorded seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and returned an interception for a touchdown in the Eagles 35–28 victory at theNew England Patriots in Week 13. He intercepted a pass by quarterbackTom Brady, that was thrown toDanny Amendola at the goal line, and returned it for a 99-yard touchdown in the third quarter.[56] It became Jenkins fourth careerpick six and his performance earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[57] On December 28, 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles fired head coachChip Kelly after finishing Week 16 with a 6–9 record.[58]
Jenkins finished his second and last season under defensive coordinatorBilly Davis with a career-high 109 combined tackles (90 solo), ten pass deflections, two interceptions, three forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in 16 games and 16 starts. Pro football focus gave Jenkins an overall grade of 85.8, which ranked second among all qualifying safeties in 2015.[59][60] On January 25, 2016, Jenkins announced via Twitter that he was added to the2016 Pro Bowl after originally being named a seventh alternate.[61]
On February 22, 2016, thePhiladelphia Eagles signed Jenkins to a four–year, $35.00 million contract extension that included $21.00 million guaranteed, $16.00 million guaranteed upon signing, and an initialsigning bonus of $7.50 million.[15] He also had a year remaining on his previous contract from 2014. In total, Jenkins is due $40.50 million over the next five seasons (2016–2020).[15][62]
The Philadelphia Eagles' new head coachDoug Pederson retained Jenkins as a safety, alongsideRodney McLeod.[63] In Week 2, he collected five combined tackles, deflected a pass, and sacked quarterbackJay Cutler during a 29–14 win at theChicago Bears. On October 16, 2016, Jenkins recorded six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and returned an interception for a touchdown in the Eagles' 27–20 loss at theWashington Redskins in Week 6. He intercepted a pass byKirk Cousins that was initially intended for tight endVernon Davis and returned it for a 64-yard touchdown in the second quarter.[64] On December 22, 2016, Jenkins made six combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, intercepted two passes, and returned one for a touchdown in a 24–19 victory against theNew York Giants in Week 16. He intercepted a pass by quarterbackEli Manning originally intended for tight endWill Tye and returned it for a 34-yard touchdown in the first quarter.[65] It became Jenkins' sixth pick six of his career. Jenkins completed the2016 season with 72 combined tackles (47 solo), nine passes defensed, three interceptions, two touchdowns, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.[27] He was ranked the 90th best player in the league on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[66]
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Defensive coordinatorJim Schwartz retained Jenkins and Rodney McLeod as the starting safety duo to begin the 2017 season.[67] In Week 7, Jenkins collected a career-high ten solo tackles and a sack during a 34–24 win against theWashington Redskins.[68] In Week 12, he made two combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a 31–3 victory against theChicago Bears. It marked Jenkins' second consecutive game with an interception.[68] On December 19, 2017, it was announced that Jenkins was voted to the2017 Pro Bowl. (He was unable to participate because the Eagles played in theSuper Bowl.)[69] He finished the2017 season with 76 combined tackles (63 solo), eight pass deflections, two interceptions, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.[27]Pro Football Focus gave Jenkins an overall grade of 84.2, which ranked 19th among all qualifying safeties in 2017.[70] He was ranked 96th by his peers on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2018.[71]
ThePhiladelphia Eagles finished first in theNFC East with a 13–3 record and received a first round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.[68] The Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating theAtlanta Falcons 15–10 in the NFC Divisional Round and theMinnesota Vikings 38–7 in theNFC Championship Game.[68] On February 4, 2018, Jenkins started inSuper Bowl LII and recorded four solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Eagles defeated theNew England Patriots 41–33.[68] The victory in Super Bowl LII marked Jenkins' second Super Bowl victory and became the second time he helped a team achieve its first Super Bowl win in franchise history.[72]
In week 2 against theTampa Bay Buccaneers, Jenkins recorded 5 tackles and forced his first fumble of the season on wide receiverMike Evans which was recovered by teammateJordan Hicks during the 27–21 loss.[73]In week 8 against theJacksonville Jaguars in London, Jenkins recovered a fumble forced by teammateAvonte Maddox on wide receiverKeelan Cole during the 24–18 win.[74]In week 12 against theNew York Giants, Jenkins recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown byEli Manning and returned it 25 yards during the 25–22 win.[75]In the following week's game against theWashington Redskins, Jenkins recorded his first sack of the season onColt McCoy during the 28–13 win.[76]In week 15 against theLos Angeles Rams, Jenkins recorded a season high 12 tackles during the 30–23 win.[77]Jenkins finished the season with 97 tackles (79 solo), one sack, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, eight pass deflections, and one interception in 16 games started.[78]
In the wild-card round of the playoffs against theChicago Bears, Jenkins recorded 5 tackles during the 16–15 win which became known asDouble Doink.[79]In the divisional round of the playoffs against Jenkins' former team, theNew Orleans Saints, he recorded a team high 10 tackles during the 20–14 loss.[80]
In week 6 against theMinnesota Vikings, Jenkins recorded a season high 8 tackles and forced a fumble on rookie running backAlexander Mattison which was recovered by teammateKamu Grugier-Hill during the 38–20 loss.[81]In week 12 against theSeattle Seahawks, Jenkins recorded 6 tackles and his first two sacks of the season onRussell Wilson during the 17–9 loss.[82] In week 16 against theDallas Cowboys, Jenkins recorded 5 tackles and recovered a fumble forced by teammateFletcher Cox on rookie running backTony Pollard during the 17–9 win.[83] In week 17 against theNew York Giants, Jenkins forced a fumble on rookie quarterbackDaniel Jones which was recovered by Fletcher Cox during the 34–17 win.[84]Jenkins finished the season with 80 combined tackles (62 solo), 2.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and eight pass deflections in 16 games started.[85]
In the wild-card round of the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks, Jenkins recorded a team high 9 tackles and sacked Russell Wilson twice during the 17–9 loss.[86]
The Eagles declined to pick up Jenkins' contract option for the 2020 season, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year on March 18, 2020.[87]
On March 23, 2020, theNew Orleans Saints signed Jenkins to a four-year, $32 million contract that included$16.25 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $9.00 million.[88][89]
In Week 2 against theLas Vegas Raiders, Jenkins recorded his first sack of the season onDerek Carr during the 24–34 loss.[90]
In Week 9 against theTampa Bay Buccaneers, Jenkins recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown byTom Brady during the 38–3 win.[91]
In Week 17 against theCarolina Panthers, Jenkins recorded his 3rd interception of the season off a pass thrown byTeddy Bridgewater during the 33–7 win. Jenkins' third interception of the season tied his single-season career high.[92]
On March 30, 2022, Jenkins announced his retirement.[93]
| Legend | |
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| Won theSuper Bowl | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2009 | NO | 14 | 6 | 55 | 49 | 6 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | NO | 15 | 15 | 64 | 54 | 10 | 1.0 | 12 | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 96T | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NO | 15 | 15 | 77 | 63 | 14 | 1.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| 2012 | NO | 13 | 13 | 94 | 65 | 29 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 55T | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NO | 14 | 14 | 68 | 44 | 24 | 2.5 | 6 | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 80 | 64 | 16 | 0.0 | 15 | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 53T | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 109 | 90 | 19 | 0.0 | 10 | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 99T | 1 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| 2016 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 72 | 47 | 25 | 1.0 | 9 | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 64T | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 76 | 63 | 13 | 1.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 97 | 79 | 18 | 1.0 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 81 | 63 | 18 | 2.5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NO | 16 | 16 | 91 | 69 | 22 | 2.5 | 10 | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NO | 16 | 16 | 79 | 53 | 26 | 1.0 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 199 | 191 | 1,044 | 804 | 240 | 13.5 | 111 | 21 | 590 | 28.1 | 99 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 75 | 1 | |
Jenkins started his own charity called The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.[94] According to their website, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation "is committed to youth development initiatives and programs which emphasize mentorship, character development, leadership, education, life skills, health and recreation."[95] He also started the Let's Listen Together initiative where he talks to Superintendent of Police Michael Chitwood to discuss social justice issues affecting police and community relations following shootings of unarmed people by police officers.[96]
On September 19, 2016, Jenkins began raising his fist during the national anthem to bring attention to racial inequality and continued to do it every week throughout 2016 and 2017. He said he would not stop protesting during the national anthem even if the NFL or his team's owner prohibited players from doing so.[97] Jenkins has met onCapitol Hill with legislators, written an opinion-editorial inThe Washington Post and signed a letter to NFL commissionerRoger Goodell explaining his perspective on the issues.[98]
On June 4, 2020, Jenkins posted an Instagram video in response to Drew Brees's comments that criticized protests during the National Anthem.[99]
In July 2020, Jenkins received backlash after issuing a message that was seen by many in the Jewish community as dismissive in response toDeSean Jackson posting anti-semitic posts on hisInstagram account that included a quote falsely attributed toAdolf Hitler. Jenkins said that Jackson's posts were a "distraction" and that "Jewish people aren't our problem."[100][101]
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