Malcolm Jenkins

Jenkins grew up in Piscataway, New Jersey and played high school football at Piscataway Township High School, where he helped lead his team to three consecutive state championships. He played both wide receiver and defensive back for the Chiefs football team. He also excelled at track, winning the state title in the 400 metres as a junior.[http://ohiostate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=24003 Malcolm Jenkins-Rivals.com]

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Jenkins was listed as No. 61 cornerback prospect in the nation in 2005.{{cite web | title=Malcolm Jenkins, 2005 Cornerback, Ohio State | website=Rivals.com | date=August 5, 2004 | url=https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/malcolm-jenkins-24250?view=pv | access-date=October 11, 2024}}

During his freshman season at Ohio State, Jenkins spent most of his time in the nickelback position. He finished the season with 37 tackles in 10 games. In 2006, he started all 13 games at corner and was a consensus first-team All-Big Ten. He finished 2006 with 55 tackles and four interceptions. As a junior in 2007 Jenkins recorded 47 tackles and four interceptions and was named a first-team All-American by Pro Football Weekly and a first-team All-Big Ten for the second consecutive year. As a senior in 2008 he won the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation's best defensive back, after recording 57 tackles and three interceptions.{{Cite web |date=February 10, 2009 |title=Ohio State DB Jenkins wins Thorpe Award |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3895737 |access-date=March 13, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}

Jenkins is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He was vice president, stepmaster,Dave Campbell, [http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2008/10/video_ohio_state_football_play.html "OSU's Jenkins knows steps to success"], Cleveland.com, October 24, 2008. and chaplain of the Ohio State chapter; he has two prominent fraternity tattoos, one on his upper left armKen Gordon, [http://www.dispatch.com/article/20080913/sports/309139672 "Meet a Buckeye: CB Malcolm Jenkins"], Columbus Dispatch, September 13, 2008. and a second one on his chest.Malcolm Jenkins, [http://www.sportingnews.com/college-football/article/2009-03-05/player-draft-diary-ohio-state-cb-malcolm-jenkins "Play: Ohio State CB Malcolm Jenkins"], Sporting News, March 5, 2009.

Jenkins and Vontae Davis were considered the top two defensive backs available in the 2009 NFL draft,{{Citation |date= February 19, 2009|title=Vontae Davis, Malcolm Jenkins are top DB prospects for NFL Draft |newspaper=Sports Illustrated |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/bucky_brooks/02/19/dbs/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221075448/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/bucky_brooks/02/19/dbs/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 21, 2009 | access-date=May 12, 2010}} and Jenkins drew comparisons to Terence Newman.{{Cite web |url=http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2009/players/7643.html |title=SportingNews.com - Pro Football War Room |access-date=August 1, 2009 |archive-date=August 4, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804115655/http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2009/players/7643.html |url-status=dead }} After Jenkins ran a comparably slow 40-yard dash, some scouts considered him better suited for the safety position.{{Citation |last=Carucci |first=Vic |title=Jenkins-to-safety talk heats up after cold times in 40-yard dash |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80eeb5f5 |access-date=August 1, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104030744/http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80eeb5f5 |archive-date=November 4, 2012 |url-status=dead }}

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The New Orleans Saints selected Jenkins in the first round (14th overall) of the 2009 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{cite web| title=Black and Gold 2009 Draft Class Bio: Malcolm Jenkins| url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191792| access-date=March 29, 2018| website=BleacherReport.com| date=June 3, 2009}} Jenkins was the first cornerback to be drafted by the Saints in the first round since Oregon's Alex Molden went eleventh overall in the 1996 NFL draft.{{Citation |last=Allee-Walsh |first=Brian |date=April 25, 2009 |title=New Orleans Saints snatch gifted cornerback Malcolm Jenkins in first round of NFL draft |newspaper=The Times-Picayune |url=http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2009/04/new_orleans_saints_snatch_gift.html }}

{{Further|2009 New Orleans Saints season}}

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On August 9, 2009, the New Orleans Saints signed Jenkins on a five–year, $19 million contract that includes $11.00 million guaranteed and an initial signing bonus of $800,000.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Malcolm Jenkins contract| url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/5834/malcolm-jenkins| access-date=March 28, 2025| website=Spotrac.com}}{{cite web |title=Overthecap.com: Malcolm Jenkins contract |url=https://overthecap.com/player/malcolm-jenkins/1509 |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=overthecap.com}} Their agreement ended Jenkins' 11-day training camp holdout.{{Citation |last=Allee-Walsh |first=Brian |date=August 9, 2009 |title=First-round pick Malcolm Jenkins agrees to terms with New Orleans Saints|newspaper=The Times-Picayune |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2009/08/post_17.html}}{{cite web |title=Jenkins, Saints agree to five-year contract |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4388024 |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |date=August 10, 2009}}

He missed that beginning of training camp due to his contract hold out, but upon arrival, he competed against Tracy Porter, Jabari Greer, and Randall Gay to be a starting cornerback.{{cite web| title=Saints continue work in Jenkins’ absence| url=https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2009/08/04/saints-continue-work-in-jenkins-absence/26857713007/| access-date=March 28, 2025| website=houmatoday.com| author=The Associated Press| date=August 4, 2009}} Head coach Sean 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.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New Orleans Saints Depth Chart: 09/06/2009 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/40/NO |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}

On September 13, 2009, Jenkins made his professional regular season debut in the New Orleans Saints' home-opener against the Detroit Lions and made one solo tackle in their 45–27 victory. He made first career tackle on running back Aaron Brown and stopped him from scoring on an 87-yard kick return in the third quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1-2009: Detroit Lions @ New Orleans Saints |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/malcolmjenkins/79848/careerstats |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He was inactive for the Saints' 24–10 victory against the New 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 the Miami Dolphins in Week 7.{{cite web |title= Injured New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins sits out Thursday's practice |url= http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2009/10/post_53.html |access-date= May 21, 2018 |website= nola.com |author= Allee-Walsh, Brian |date= October 22, 2009}} He was named a starting cornerback heading into Week 11 due to Jabari Greer injuring his groin in Week 9 and Tracy Porter spraining his MCL the following week.{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints CB Tracy Porter has sprained MCL |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2009/11/new_orleans_saints_say_cornerb.html |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=Nola.com |author=Hogan, Nakia |date=November 16, 2009}} 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 by Josh Freeman to wide receiver Antonio Bryant during the second quarter of a 38–7 victory at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 11-2009: New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009112208/2009/REG11/saints@buccaneers |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} 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){{cite web |title=Drew Brees, Saints beat Patriots 38-17 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/30/AR2009113004370_3.html |access-date=May 21, 2018| website=WashingtonPost.com}} In Week 13, he collected a season-high nine solo tackles and broke up a pass in a 33–30 win at the Washington Redskins. 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. He finished his rookie season in 2009 with 55 combined tackles (49 solo), four pass deflections, and an interception in 14 games and six starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Malcolm Jenkins (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/malcolmjenkins/79848/careerstats |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

The New Orleans Saints finished first in the NFC 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 the Arizona Cardinals 45–14 in the NFC Divisional Round. The Saints reached the Super Bowl after winning the NFC Championship Game in a 31–28 win against the Minnesota Vikings. On February 7, 2010, Jenkins appeared in Super Bowl XLIV and recorded four solo tackles and a pass deflection in the Saints' 31–17 victory against the Indianapolis Colts.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Malcolm Jenkins (2009) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/malcolmjenkins/79848/gamelogs?season=2009 |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

{{Further|2010 New Orleans Saints season}}

During the 2010 NFL draft, the Saints selected Patrick Robinson in the first round (32nd overall). His addition to a group including Jabari Greer, Tracy Porter, and Randall Gay, became the catalyst for Jenkins transition to safety.{{cite web |title=Ridiculously Early 2010 Saints Roster Breakdown: Safety |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2010/5/10/1465102/ridiculously-early-2010-saints |website=canalstreetchronicles.com |access-date=May 21, 2018 |author=Cariello, Dave |date=May 10, 2010}} On May 8, 2010, head coach Sean Payton addressed media during a press conference at rookie mini-camp, officially stating he intended to move Jenkins to safety during training camp.{{cite web |title=Sean Payton Rookie Minicamp Transcript |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2010/5/8/1464072/sean-payton-rookie-minicamp |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=canalstreetchronicles.com |author=Cariello, Dave |date=May 8, 2010}} During training camp, Jenkins started his transition to the safety position and also competed to be a backup safety against Usama Young under defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins missed practice with knee bruise |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/06/new_orleans_saints_safety_malc.html | access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=Nola.com | author=Triplett, Mark |date=June 5, 2010}} He performed well enough to earn the starting role at free safety after starter Darren Sharper was added to the PUP list as he recovered from undergoing microfracture surgery. He was paired with starting strong safety Roman Harper to begin the regular season.{{cite web |title=Michael Vick Injury and the 10 Most Devastating NFL Injuries of 2010 Season |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/481203-michael-vick-injury-amp-the-top-ten-most-devastating-nfl-injuries-of-2010-season#slide0 |access-date=May 21, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com |date=October 10, 2010}}

In Week 4, he recorded four solo tackles and had his first career sack on quarterback Jimmy Clausen for a four–yard loss during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter as the Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 16–14.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 14-2010: St. Louis Rams @ New Orleans Saints |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010121208/2010/REG14/rams@saints |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 7, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles (eight solo) during a 30–17 loss to the Cleveland 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 the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11.{{cite web |title=Fantasy football today: Week 12 inactives (2010) |url=https://www.fftoday.com/nfl/10_injury_wk12.html |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=fftoday.com}} 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 receiver Roy Williams and recovered it, leading it to a 14-yard touchdown pass by Drew Brees to win 30–27 at the Dallas Cowboys.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 12-2010: New Orleans Saints @ Dallas Cowboys |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010112501/2010/REG12/saints@cowboys |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Following his performance, head coach Sean Payton said Jenkins performed "one of those plays that inspires everybody on the team".{{cite web|title=Bad play turns good for Saints in win over Cowboys |url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i148gKtf5BnWclZqXDb3r2epqqcA?docId=689cc1bf2a4a4d4d88f680b089b354bc|agency=Associated Press|access-date=November 26, 2010}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.{{cite news | first = Mike | last = Triplett | title = New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week | date = December 1, 2010 | url = http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/12/new_orleans_saints_defensive_b_13.html | work = Times-Picayune | access-date = December 1, 2010}} 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 the St. Louis Rams in Week 14.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Malcolm Jenkins (2010) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/malcolmjenkins/79848/gamelogs?season=2010 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He scored the first touchdown of his career on a pick-six, intercepting a pass by Sam 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.{{cite news | first = Brian | last = Allee-Walsh | title = Jenkins earns 2nd NFC weekly defensive honor of season | date = December 14, 2010 | url = http://www.neworleans.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=549422&Itemid=578 | work = neworleans.com | access-date = December 15, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Jenkins injured his knee in the Saints' Week 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was forced to miss the NFC Wildcard Game.{{cite web |title=Saints' Malcolm Jenkins ruled out |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2010/news/story?id=5999665 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |author=Clayton, John |date=January 7, 2011}} 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.

{{Further|2011 New Orleans Saints season}}

He entered training camp as the de facto starting free safety, following the departure of Darren Sharper after the Saints elected not to re-sign him. He returned as the starting free safety, alongside Roman Harper, to begin the season.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New Orleans Saints Depth Chart: 09/04/2011 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/123/NO |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}

In Week 14, Jenkins collected a season-high ten combined tackles (eight solo) during a 22–17 victory at the Tennessee Titans. 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 linebacker Scott Shanle forced by wide receiver Julio Jones and returned it for a 30-yard touchdown as the Saints routed the Atlanta Falcons 45–16. He was inactive as a healthy scratch for the Saints 45–17 victory against the Carolina 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 the 2011 season with 77 combined tackles (63 solo), nine passes defensed, and a sack in 15 games and 15 starts.

The New Orleans Saints finished first in the NFC South during the 2011 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 the Detroit Lions during the NFC Wildcard Game. On January 14, 2012, he started in the NFC Divisional Round and made eight solo tackles, a pass deflection, and sacked quarterback Alex Smith as the Saints lost 36–32 at the San Francisco 49ers.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Malcolm Jenkins (2011) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/malcolmjenkins/79848/gamelogs?season=2011 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

{{Further|2012 New Orleans Saints season}}

The New Orleans Saints hired Steve Spagnuolo as their new defensive coordinator after Gregg Williams was indefinitely suspended for his involvement in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal. Head coach Sean Payton was also suspended for the 2012 season and named linebackers coach Joe Vitt the interim head coach.{{cite web |title=Aaron Kromer, Pete Carmichael, Steve Spagnuolo hold the keys to New Orleans Saints immediate success |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/09/aaron_kromer_pete_carmichael_s.html |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Nola.com |author=Holder, Larry |date=September 2, 2012}} Vitt named Aaron 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.{{cite web |title=Aaron Kromer to coach Saints |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8294219/new-orleans-saints-aaron-kromer-coach-team-joe-vitt-absence |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=ESPN.com| agency=Associated Press |date=August 23, 2012}} Jenkins and Roman Harper were both retained as the starting safeties despite the coaching changes.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New Orleans Saints Depth Chart: 09/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/135/NO |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}{{cite web |title=Saints 2012 Depth Chart Revealed, Overwrought Analysis To Ensue |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2012/9/1/3284307/saints-2012-depth-chart-revealed-overwrought-analysis-to-ensue |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=canalstreetchronicles.com |date=September 1, 2012}}

On November 5, 2012, he collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (seven solo) in the Saints' 28–13 victory against the Philadelphia 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 the Oakland Raiders. He returned an interception by quarterback Carson Palmer, that was intended for tight end Brandon Myers, for a 55-yard touchdown in the first quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 11-2012: New Orleans Saints @ Oakland Raiders |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012111809/2012/REG11/saints@raiders |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} The touchdown was Jenkins' second pick six of his career. Jenkins was inactive for the last three regular season games (Weeks 15–17) due to a hamstring injury.{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins among six players out of Wednesday's practice |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/12/new_orleans_saints_safety_malc_12.html |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Nola.com |author=Hogan, Nakia |date=December 12, 2012}} Jenkins finished the 2012 season with 94 combined tackles (65 solo), seven pass deflections, an interception, and a touchdown in 13 games and 13 starts.

{{Further|2013 New Orleans Saints season}}

The New Orleans Saints' new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan held a competition to name starting safeties between Jenkins, Roman Harper, and rookie 2013 first round pick Kenny Vaccaro throughout training camp.{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins knows his future is uncertain with Kenny Vaccaro on board |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/04/new_orleans_saints_safety_malc_14.html |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=nola.com |author=Holder, Larry |date=April 26, 2013}} Head coach Sean Payton named Jenkins the starting free safety to begin the regular season, opposite strong safety Roman Harper.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: New Orleans Saints Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/NO |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}

On October 13, 2013, Jenkins recorded eight combined tackles, a pass deflection, and earned a career-high 1½ sacks on Tom Brady during a 30–27 loss at the New England Patriots in Week 6.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2013: New Orleans Saints @ New England Patriots |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013101310/2013/REG6/saints@patriots |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Jenkins was inactive for two games (Weeks 9–10) due to a back injury.{{cite web |title=Saints News, Halloween 2013: Malcolm Jenkins & Jahri Evans Miss 2nd Consecutive Practice |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/platform/2013/10/31/5052190/saints-news-halloween-malcolm-jenkins-jahri-evans-miss-2nd |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=canalstreetchronicles.com |author=Kelly, David |date=October 31, 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In Week 13, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) in the Saints' 34–7 loss at the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the 2013 season with 68 combined tackles (44 solo), six pass deflections, 2½ sacks, and two interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.

The New Orleans Saints finished second in the NFC South with an 11–5 record and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 26–24 in the NFC Wildcard Game. 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 the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Malcolm Jenkins (2013) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/malcolmjenkins/79848/gamelogs?season=2013 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}

He became an unrestricted 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.{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints free agent safety Malcolm Jenkins agrees to terms with Eagles |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/03/new_orleans_saints_free_agent_17.html |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Nola.com |author=Holder, Larry |date=March 11, 2014}}

{{Further|2014 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

On March 11, 2014, the Philadelphia 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.{{cite web| title=Malcolm Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles strike deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/malcolm-jenkins-philadelphia-eagles-strike-deal-0ap2000000333104 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Wesseling, Chris |date=March 11, 2014}}File:Malcolm Jenkins, Jarvis Landry 2016 Pro Bowl.jpg in the 2016 Pro Bowl]]

He entered camp slated as the de facto starting free safety. Head coach Chip Kelly officially named him the starter to begin the regular season, along with strong safety Nate Allen.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart: 09/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/162/PHI |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}

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 the San 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 the Dallas 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.

{{Further|2015 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

Jenkins returned as the starting free safety in 2015 and played alongside strong safety Walter 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 the Miami 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 the New England Patriots in Week 13. He intercepted a pass by quarterback Tom Brady, that was thrown to Danny Amendola at the goal line, and returned it for a 99-yard touchdown in the third quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 13-2015: Philadelphia Eagles @ New England Patriots |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015120612/2015/REG13/eagles@patriots |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} It became Jenkins fourth career pick six and his performance earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/12/9/9878542/eagles-malcolm-jenkins-nfc-defensive-player-of-the-week-13-nfl-patriots-tom-brady-interception|title=Malcolm Jenkins named NFC Defensive Player of the Week|last=Gowton|first=Brandon Lee|date=December 9, 2015|website=Bleeding Green Nation|language=en|access-date=November 6, 2019}} On December 28, 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles fired head coach Chip Kelly after finishing Week 16 with a 6–9 record.{{cite web |title=Eagles fire coach Chip Kelly with one game left in third season |url=https://www.fox61.com/2015/12/29/eagles-fire-coach-chip-kelly-with-one-game-left-in-third-season/| access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=fox61.com |agency=Associated Press |date=December 29, 2015}}

Jenkins finished his second and last season under defensive coordinator Billy 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.{{cite web |title=Where do Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod rank amongst other Safety Pairings? |url=https://www.insidetheiggles.com/2016/07/01/malcolm-jenkins-rodney-mcleod-rank-amongst-safety-pairings/ |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=insidetheiggles.com |author=Fernando, Tim |date=July 1, 2016}}

{{cite news | first = Khalid | last = Elsayed | title = 2015 PFF All-Pro Team | date = January 6, 2015 | url = https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/01/06/pro-pffs-all-pro-team/ | work = Pro Football Focus | access-date = January 9, 2015}} On January 25, 2016, Jenkins announced via Twitter that he was added to the 2016 Pro Bowl after originally being named a seventh alternate.{{cite web |title=Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins is headed to the 2016 Pro Bowl roster |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2016/1/25/10831694/eagles-malcolm-jenkins-2016-pro-bowl-roster-nfl-safety-philadelphia-hawaii-game-snub |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com |author=Gowton, Brandon Lee |date=January 25, 2016}}

On February 22, 2016, the Philadelphia 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 initial signing bonus of $7.50 million. 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).{{cite web|title=Eagles sign Malcolm Jenkins to five-year contract|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-sign-malcolm-jenkins-to-five-year-contract-0ap3000000637606|author=Wesseling, Chris|website=NFL.com|date=February 22, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016}}

The Philadelphia Eagles' new head coach Doug Pederson retained Jenkins as a safety, alongside Rodney McLeod.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart: 09/01/2016 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/187/PHI |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}} In Week 2, he collected five combined tackles, deflected a pass, and sacked quarterback Jay Cutler during a 29–14 win at the Chicago 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 the Washington Redskins in Week 6. He intercepted a pass by Kirk Cousins that was initially intended for tight end Vernon Davis and returned it for a 64-yard touchdown in the second quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2016: Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016101608/2016/REG6/eagles@redskins |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} 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 the New York Giants in Week 16. He intercepted a pass by quarterback Eli Manning originally intended for tight end Will Tye and returned it for a 34-yard touchdown in the first quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 16-2016: New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016122200/2016/REG16/giants@eagles |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} It became Jenkins' sixth pick six of his career. Jenkins completed the 2016 season with 72 combined tackles (47 solo), nine passes defensed, three interceptions, two touchdowns, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts. He was ranked the 90th best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2017/0ap3000000805760/Top-100-Players-of-2017-No-90-Malcolm-Jenkins NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 - No. 90 Malcolm Jenkins]

{{Further|2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|Super Bowl LII}}

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Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz retained Jenkins and Rodney McLeod as the starting safety duo to begin the 2017 season.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles Depth Chart: 09/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/199/PHI |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}} In Week 7, Jenkins collected a career-high ten solo tackles and a sack during a 34–24 win against the Washington Redskins. In Week 12, he made two combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a 31–3 victory against the Chicago Bears. It marked Jenkins' second consecutive game with an interception. On December 19, 2017, it was announced that Jenkins was voted to the 2017 Pro Bowl. (He was unable to participate because the Eagles played in the Super Bowl.){{cite web|title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowlrosters|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772|website=NFL.com|date=December 19, 2017|access-date=December 26, 2017}} He finished the 2017 season with 76 combined tackles (63 solo), eight pass deflections, two interceptions, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts. Pro Football Focus gave Jenkins an overall grade of 84.2, which ranked 19th among all qualifying safeties in 2017.{{cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Malcolm Jenkins (2017) |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/malcolm-jenkins/4937 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=ProFootballFocus.com}} He was ranked 96th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkJ88ZUBE-w NFL Top 100 Players of 2018: No. 96 Malcolm Jenkins]

The Philadelphia Eagles finished first in the NFC East with a 13–3 record and received a first round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 15–10 in the NFC Divisional Round and the Minnesota Vikings 38–7 in the NFC Championship Game. On February 4, 2018, Jenkins started in Super Bowl LII and recorded four solo tackles and a pass deflection as the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41–33.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Malcolm Jenkins (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/malcolmjenkins/79848/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=May 22, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} 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.{{Cite web | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ | title=Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner | date=February 4, 2018 | first=Lindsay H. | last=Jones | work=USA Today | language=en | access-date=February 25, 2019}}

{{Further|2018 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

In week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jenkins recorded 5 tackles and forced his first fumble of the season on wide receiver Mike Evans which was recovered by teammate Jordan Hicks during the 27–21 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030696 |title=Fitzpatrick shines again, Buccaneers stun Eagles 27-21 |date=September 16, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

In week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Jenkins recovered a fumble forced by teammate Avonte Maddox on wide receiver Keelan Cole during the 24–18 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030699 |title=Wentz's 3 TD passes give Eagles win vs. Jags in London |date=October 28, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

In week 12 against the New York Giants, Jenkins recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Eli Manning and returned it 25 yards during the 25–22 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030914 |title=Elliott's 43-yard FG leads Eagles past Giants 25-22 |date=November 25, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

In the following week's game against the Washington Redskins, Jenkins recorded his first sack of the season on Colt McCoy during the 28–13 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030871 |title=Wentz tosses for 2 TDs, leads Eagles over Redskins 28-13 |date=December 3, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

In week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams, Jenkins recorded a season high 12 tackles during the 30–23 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030961 |title=Back in the game: Foles leads Eagles past Rams 30-23 |date=December 16, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

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.{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JenkMa99/gamelog/2018/ |title=Malcolm Jenkins 2018 Game Log |website=www.pro-football-reference.com |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

In the wild-card round of the playoffs against the Chicago Bears, Jenkins recorded 5 tackles during the 16–15 win which became known as Double Doink.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401038954 |title=Foles leads Eagles to 16-15 upset of Bears |date=January 6, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

In the divisional round of the playoffs against Jenkins' former team, the New Orleans Saints, he recorded a team high 10 tackles during the 20–14 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401038958 |title=Saints rally past Eagles 20-14, will host NFC title game |date=January 13, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

{{Further|2019 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

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In week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings, Jenkins recorded a season high 8 tackles and forced a fumble on rookie running back Alexander Mattison which was recovered by teammate Kamu Grugier-Hill during the 38–20 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128123 |title=Cousins, Diggs fly past Eagles in Vikings' 38-20 win |date=October 13, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

In week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks, Jenkins recorded 6 tackles and his first two sacks of the season on Russell Wilson during the 17–9 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128008 |title=Penny runs for 129 yards, Seahawks beat Eagles 17-9 |date=November 24, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}} In week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, Jenkins recorded 5 tackles and recovered a fumble forced by teammate Fletcher Cox on rookie running back Tony Pollard during the 17–9 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127938 |title=Wentz, Eagles deny Dallas the NFC East title with 17-9 win |date=December 22, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}} In week 17 against the New York Giants, Jenkins forced a fumble on rookie quarterback Daniel Jones which was recovered by Fletcher Cox during the 34–17 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128033 |title=Injury-ravaged Eagles beat Giants 34-17 to win NFC East |date=December 29, 2019 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

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.{{cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JenkMa99/gamelog/2019/ |title=Malcolm Jenkins 2019 Game Log |website=www.pro-football-reference.com |access-date=April 2, 2020}}

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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131039 |title=Wilson leads Seahawks past Eagles 17-9 |date=January 5, 2020 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=April 2, 2020 |agency=Associated Press}}

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.{{cite news |author=Spadaro, Dave |title=Eagles announce they will not exercise contract option for Malcolm Jenkins |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-announce-they-will-not-exercise-contract-option-for-malcolm-jenkins |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=March 17, 2020 |access-date=March 17, 2020}}

{{Further|2020 New Orleans Saints season}}

On March 23, 2020, the New 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/free-agency-safety-malcolm-jenkins-rejoins-the-new-orleans-saints|title=Safety Malcolm Jenkins rejoins the New Orleans Saints|work=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=March 21, 2020}}{{cite web|title=Saints sign S Malcolm Jenkins to 4-year, $32M deal|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001106827/article/saints-closing-in-on-signing-s-malcolm-jenkins|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318202814/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001106827/article/saints-closing-in-on-signing-s-malcolm-jenkins|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 18, 2020|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=March 18, 2020}}

In Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Jenkins recorded his first sack of the season on Derek Carr during the 24–34 loss.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders - September 21st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009210rai.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jenkins recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Tom Brady during the 38–3 win.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080tam.htm |access-date=November 12, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers, Jenkins recorded his 3rd interception of the season off a pass thrown by Teddy Bridgewater during the 33–7 win. Jenkins' third interception of the season tied his single-season career high.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers - January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030car.htm |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 30, 2022, Jenkins announced his retirement.{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins announces his retirement from pro football |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/malcolm-jenkins-new-orleans-saints-safety-nfl-retirement-announcement |website=www.neworleanssaints.com |access-date=March 30, 2022}}

Jenkins started his own charity called The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.{{cite web|title=The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation|url=http://themalcolmjenkinsfoundation.org/}} 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."{{cite web|title=The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation|url=http://themalcolmjenkinsfoundation.org|access-date=February 19, 2016}} 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.{{Citation|last=NFL Network|title=Let's Listen Together: Malcolm Jenkins {{!}} NFL Network|date=January 29, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJpXGjpQzuI|access-date=January 29, 2018}}

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.{{cite web|last1=Seidman|first1=Corey|title=Malcolm Jenkins: I'd hold anthem demonstration even if team's owner forbid it|url=http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/malcolm-jenkins-id-hold-anthem-demonstration-even-if-teams-owner-forbid-it|website=nbcsports.com|publisher=NBC Sports|access-date=October 10, 2017}} Jenkins has met on Capitol Hill with legislators, written an opinion-editorial in The Washington Post and signed a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell explaining his perspective on the issues.{{cite web|last1=Gallen|first1=Daniel|title=Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins, Rodney McLeod continue national anthem demonstration|url=http://www.pennlive.com/philadelphiaeagles/index.ssf/2017/10/malcolm_jenkins_national_anthe_1.html|website=pennlive.com|date=October 8, 2017 |publisher=The PA Media Group|access-date=October 11, 2017}}

On June 4, 2020, Jenkins posted an Instagram video in response to Drew Brees's comments that criticized protests during the National Anthem.{{cite web | last=Hendrix | first=John | title=Drew Brees interview creates a Social Storm | website=Sports Illustrated | date=June 3, 2020 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/drew-brees-yahoo-interview-social-storm | access-date=October 11, 2024}}

In July 2020, Jenkins received backlash after issuing a message that was seen by many in the Jewish community as dismissive in response to DeSean Jackson posting anti-semitic posts on his Instagram account that included a quote falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler. Jenkins said that Jackson's posts were a "distraction" and that "Jewish people aren't our problem."{{cite web|last1=Kinkead|first1=Kevin|title=Malcolm Jenkins Says DeSean Jackson's Comments "Were Wrong" in Otherwise Lackluster Message

|url=https://www.crossingbroad.com/2020/07/malcolm-jenkins-says-desean-jacksons-comments-were-wrong-in-otherwise-lackluster-message.html|website=Crossing Broad|date=July 10, 2020 |access-date=July 10, 2020}}{{cite web|last1=Dedaj|first1=Paulina|title=Saints' Malcolm Jenkins calls DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts 'a distraction'|url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/saints-malcolm-jenkins-desean-jacksons-anti-semitic-posts|website=Fox News|date=July 10, 2020 |access-date=July 10, 2020}}

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