Earlier this week, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they are inducting the ex-NFL safety Malcolm Jenkins into the team's Hall of Fame.
Jenkins, a member of the Eagles' first-ever Super Bowl-winning squad, will be honored during the 2025 NFL season.
via @Eagles: Super Bowl LII Champ. Three-time Pro Bowler. Welcome to the Eagles Hall of Fame, @MalcolmJenkins. @EdwardsLifesci | #FlyEaglesFly
Jenkins found out about his honor on Wednesday, when he attended an Eagles practice as a photographer. The veteran safety was embraced by some former teammates and current Eagles who didn't get the chance to play with him.
Not long after the Eagles revealed to the public that Jenkins would be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame, the former safety took to social media to react to the news.
via @MalcolmJenkins: I'm extremely humbled and grateful. I just want to say thank you to the @eagles organization and the Lurie family for the opportunity to represent this franchise. To my family, friends, teammates, and supporters I'm so grateful for all of the memories we share.
Jenkins entered the NFL after a run at Ohio State. In 2009, he was the league's 14th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. Jenkins started his career as a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints.
The former Buckeye spent five seasons with the Saints before hitting the open market in 2014. That year, the Eagles pursued Jenkins in free agency and signed him with a three-year contract, which was worth a reported $15.5 million.
Two years into his deal with the Eagles, Jenkins signed a four-year extension. The final season had an option. Jenkins would play through the 2019 NFL season with the Eagles, but the team declined his final season's option, leaving the veteran safety to become a free agent.
When Jenkins' time with the Eagles wrapped up, he left behind six seasons of work. The veteran safety started 96 games during the regular season, racking up 515 tackles, 11 interceptions, and 12 forced fumbles. Jenkins was a part of three playoff runs with the Eagles. He accounted for 40 tackles in the playoffs.
When he hit the open market in 2020, Jenkins returned to New Orleans for two more seasons. Just halfway through his contract, Jenkins decided to retire from the game.
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