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Malcolm Jenkins | Defensive Back

Team: New Orleans Saints
Age / DOB:  (25) / 12/20/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 204
College: Ohio State
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Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins plans to begin participating in OTAs next week.
Jenkins has been limited to individual drills as he works through a hamstring injury. Like all players during the offseason, Jenkins is "just being smart with it," but plans to be ready next week. May 30 - 5:18 PM
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

FS Malcolm Jenkins insists he's fine with the Saints using their first-round pick on Texas S Kenny Vaccaro.

Jenkins has made it a point not to treat Vaccaro's arrival the way Reggie Bush did Mark Ingram's in 2011. Bush infamously tweeted "It’s been fun New Orleans" after the Saints took Ingram with the No. 28 pick. "It makes it an awkward situation in the locker room," Jenkins said. Jenkins is coming off a horrific season, but his roster spot appears to be secure. GM Mickey Loomis has said Jenkins could see snaps in the slot as a way to get him on the field at the same time as Vaccaro and Roman Harper.
Related: Kenny Vaccaro
Source: Baton Rouge Advocate
May 6 - 10:16 AM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins triggered an escalator in his rookie deal, raising his 2013 salary from $2.264 million to $2.414 million.

Jenkins started 13 games in 2012 and racked up a career-high 94 tackles before landing on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. However, he and teammate Roman Harper graded out as Pro Football Focus' two worst safeties on the season as the New Orleans defense was historically awful. Jenkins enters the final year of his deal and will have to learn the 3-4 defense.
Jan 30 - 6:13 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints placed FS Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) on season-ending injured reserve.

Jenkins has started every game this season for New Orleans, but he was forced to leave last week's contest against the Giants with the injury. It's been a terrible year for Jenkins on the field. He's graded out as Pro Football Focus' second-worst safety out of a qualifying 86 players. Isa Abdul-Quddus will get the final three starts at free safety.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 15.

Jenkins left the game early in last week's loss to the Giants and did not practice all week. Second-year pro Isa Abdul-Quddus will likely get the nod to start for Jenkins.
Source: Baton Rouge Advocate
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 10:38:00 AM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins looks like a special talent in this year's training camp.

Veteran DE Alex Brown calls Jenkins one of three special players he's played with in his career, along with Brian Urlacher and ex-Titans pass rusher Jevon Kearse. OC Gregg Williams has offered similar praise, suggesting Jenkins has the desire and work ethic of a player set on becoming an all-time great.
Source: AOL.SportingNews.com
Thu, Aug 25, 2011 08:49:00 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins is on schedule in his recovery from his dislocated kneecap.

One of the league's breakout players on the defensive side of the ball last season, Jenkins says he has resumed working out. He'll be one of the foundations of Gregg Williams' swarming defense whenever play finally resumes.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sat, May 7, 2011 12:21:00 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins' late-season knee injury turned out to be a dislocated kneecap.

The injury did not require surgery, and Jenkins still expects to be fully recovered by spring time. Twice the NFC Defensive Player of the Week in 2010, Jenkins has emerged as a key building block for Gregg Williams' defense.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 10:51:00 AM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins will use rest rather than surgery to heal the knee injury that sidelined him in the playoffs.

It sounds like a partially torn MCL, a malady that often heals in a month or so without operation. Jenkins' absence was glaring in New Orleans' Wild Card loss to Seattle, as fill-in FS Darren Sharper has clearly lost several steps and SS Roman Harper never could cover. Jenkins finished his first season as a starter with two interceptions, a pick six, and 12 pass breakups.
Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter
Mon, Jan 10, 2011 01:38:00 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

The New Orleans Times-Picayune considers FS Malcolm Jenkins (knee) and TE Jimmy Graham (ankle) "long shots" for Saturday's game at Seattle.

Neither player practiced before the Saints left for Seattle Thursday night. Along with Chris Ivory, both players were injured in a costly Week 17 loss to the Bucs. Veteran playmaker Darren Sharper will pick up extra snaps at free safety. Jeremy Shockey and David Thomas will to the same at tight end.
Related: Darren Sharper, Jimmy Graham
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 09:06:00 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins is set for an MRI on his right knee Monday, a source tells Profootballtalk.com.

According to PFT, Jenkins thinks he'll be fine. The injury is believed to be related to his knee cap more than his ligaments. Jenkins wrapped up his second season with 64 tackles, two interceptions, one sack and 12 pass breakups.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Mon, Jan 3, 2011 09:16:00 AM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins sustained a right knee injury tackling RB LeGarrette Blount in the first half of the Week 17 matchup against the Buccaneers, and has been ruled out for the rest of the game.

Jenkins was seated on the bench with his right shoe off halfway through the second quarter. He was initially pronounced doubtful to return, but the playoff-bound Saints are probably playing it safe with their starting free safety. We'll let you know Jenkins' condition when details become available.
Sun, Jan 2, 2011 01:56:00 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins said he suffered a right shoulder stinger in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

It's likely that Jenkins could have finished the game if it was closer. He should be fine after the bye week.
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 05:24:00 PM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

The Saints are pleased with FS Malcolm Jenkins' ability to adjust to his new position.

Said coach Sean Payton on the former cornerback, "He's made a ton of progress in the reps that's he's gotten. He has a real good football IQ. He has real good range on the back end, and he's a physical player. He's doing extremely well.'' It remains to be seen how the team will utilize Darren Sharper when he returns from the PUP list, though depth is never a bad problem to have.
Related: Darren Sharper
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sun, Sep 19, 2010 09:00:00 AM
Malcolm Jenkins - DB - Saints

The Saints will use FS Malcolm Jenkins as a deep, true center-field safety, lining up several yards downfield.

The idea is to have Jenkins in a "bend but don't break" position, where he can "scan the field and watch plays develop." It will allow Tracy Porter and Jabari Greer to play tighter press coverage, but won't lend for much IDP value.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sun, Sep 5, 2010 10:44:00 PM