New Orleans Saints
Malcolm Jenkins - #27 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 204 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/20/1987 |
| Birthplace | Piscataway, NJ |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 14th pick by Saints |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | 0 | 1 |
Saints QB Brees: Concussion education critical
Drew Brees has teamed up with a program that provides free concussion testing for athletes in schools and youth sports organizations.
Fujita sees bounty probe as part smear campaign
Scott Fujita, a player and union leader who has criticized the NFL's player-safety record, sees elements of a "smear campaign" in the bounty investigation.
NFL denies witness retractions in bounty probe
The NFL has denied accusations it covered up retractions made by key witnesses in its bounty investigation.
Vitt: 'I did not pledge money'
Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt released the following statement on Wednesday in response to the NFL’s recent release of bounty evidence.
Durbin, Goodell to meet on bounties
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday on the subjuect of bounties in football.
Hargrove refutes NFL video clip
Anthony Hargrove denied it was his voice in a video saying, “Give me the money” in reference to Brett Favre being injured in two seasons ago.
If Saints are weakened, impact will be considerable
Whether you're a Saints fan or not, the fallout from the bounty scandal is something to ponder, writes Mike Wilkening.
Goodell hears bounty appeals from players
Roger Goodell has finished hearing appeals from four players in the Saints bounty case, amid complaints that the NFL didn't prove anything.
NFLPA: League ran a 'sloppy investigation'
In a press release, NFLPA outside counsel Richard Smith detailed the union’s findings on the league’s bounty investigation.
Graham's bargain status not likely to change soon
The Saints’ focus is on getting Drew Brees locked up long term, but Jimmy Graham is well on his way to earning a big payday.
Reports: Evidence given to players ahead of bounty appeals
The NFL has reportedly turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for the Saints' bounty program ahead of Monday’s appeals hearing.
Saints QB Daniel, DE Romeus injured
The Saints’ first-team QB this offseason, Chase Daniel, has suffered a hairline fracture on his thumb.
Raiders add TE Humphrey
The Raiders signed TE Tory Humphrey, the team announced Tuesday. Humphrey spent the last three seasons with the Saints.
NFL: No Burbank jurisdiction on Hargrove discipline
Arbitrator Stephen Burbank has said he does have jurisdiction over Packers DE Anthony Hargrove, who's appealing a suspension.
PLAYER NEWS
The Saints have scratched middle linebacker Jon Vilma and free safety Malcolm Jenkins for Sunday's game against Carolina.|||||||
Jenkins emerged from last week's victory over Atlanta with a sore neck, but was able to practice on Thursday and Friday.
Jenkins has apparently hurt his right knee while tackling Tampa Bay running back LaGarrette Blount on the team's first defensive series Sunday. Blount had a 16-yard gain when he tried to go through Jenkins' tackle along the sideline.|||||||
Jenkins struggled to get up and then went back down while trainers examined him before finally walking off the field on his own. After Jenkins made his way to a table behind the bench, trainers wrapped up his knee. Jenkins then paced around flexing the knee, but did not return with Saints starters on the next defensive series as Darren Sharper stepped in for him. Saints officials did not immediately update Jenkins' condition.
Jenkins was fined $10,000 for two hits, one to the head area of Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman and one out of bounds.|||||||
The fine was announced Friday.
The Saints scratched Jenkins from their game Sunday at Miami because of his sore left ankle.|||||||
Jenkins, the Saints' top draft pick last spring, was not a starter, but has played in five- and six-defensive back sets. He also has stood out on special teams, forcing fumbles on kick coverage in each of the previous two games. Jenkins hurt his left ankle during the Saints' 27-7 win at Buffalo a week ago and did not practice all week.
Jenkins and the Saints agreed to terms Sunday night on a five year contract, opening the way for the former Ohio State standout to report to training camp. The team did not release financial terms.|||||||
Jenkins, the Saints' first-round draft pick at No. 14, has missed the first 10 days of camp, including the club's scrimmage on Saturday. Currently, Jenkins is slotted as a backup, with Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter the expected starters at corner. Jenkins started 45 games in a four-year career at Ohio State that earned him first-team All-America honors and the Jim Thorpe Award as a senior. He had 11 career interceptions, returning two for touchdowns.
