The Eagles announced that they will not exercise their 2020 option for safety Malcolm Jenkins. 
“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 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 news comes right on the heels of the Eagles’ new agreement with safety Jalen Mills. It seems that Mills will help replace Jenkins in the starting lineup, though the team will have to draw from others when it comes to leadership.
Jenkins, 32, has been with the Eagles since 2014. He was an integral part of the team’s 2017 Super Bowl season and their fabric on the whole and expressed his desire to stay put. But, at the same time, he made it known that he would not play on his current contract.
“I won’t be back on the same deal,” Jenkins said, via Zach Berman of The Athletic (on Twitter). “That won’t happen. The market is good for safeties now. I consider myself in the top tier.”
The Eagles, meanwhile, did not want to commit major years or guaranteed dollars to the aging vet. With that, he’ll move to the open market where he’ll attract countless offers.
Before the release, Jenkins was set to play out the last season of his four-year, $35MM deal. Now, he’ll seek “top tier” money – roughly $10MM per year.
Dolphins have half the team already why not add him too
Bad move. Awful move
Good maybe he can join his good buddy Kaepernick on the couch of the unpatriotic unemployed.
Maybe you can go back to your couch and continue deepthroat cucumbers.
Great the Eagles are being cheap again.
The Eagles will really miss his play and leadership.
Awful…Dawkins mess all over again. They were already paper thin back there. What is their plan???
Probably goes to Dallas to replace Byron Jones
Jerry wouldn’t take him unless he dropped the crap on kneeling and putting his fist in the air. Jerry doesn’t put up with that.
Dawkins and Jenkins …. no comparison
He’s a poor mans Brian Dawkins
Great leader great player but just shy of both compared to weapon x
Not disagreeing. Just saying Jenkins has a lot left in the tank (like Dawk did) and was also a strong presence on the field, locker room and in the community (like Dawk). The loss to me is comparable.
It was time for him to go. Philly shouldn’t have overpaid for what he was.
Hate to see him go but to have to pay a 32 yr old S maybe $10M to stay is a bit rich imo. His leadership for sure will be missed.
Hate to see him go but to have to pay a 32 yr old S maybe $10M to stay is a bit rich. His leadership for sure will be missed.
It’s too bad he has to go. A dedicated leader both on and off the field. Having to pay a 32 year- old S maybe $10MM per year is a bit rich imo.
Jerry wouldn’t take him unless he dropped the crap on kneeling and putting his fist in the air. Jerry doesn’t put up with that.