Malcolm Jenkins: Will not return on current contract

Malcolm Jenkins was incredibly candid speaking to reporters on Monday, saying he will not return to the team on his current contract. 

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Malcolm Jenkins said today that he won't return on his same contract that has one year left. #Eagles

#Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, who was unhappy with his contract and has only one year left said when asked about next season, "I won't be back under the same deal."

Jenkins, 32, missed OTAs last offseason, as he was unhappy with his contract. Jenkins had a base salary of $8.1 million this season and is set to have a 2020 base salary of $7.6 million. 

Entering the 2019 season, Jenkins' contract—among all NFL safeties—ranked 9th in total dollars ($34 million), 11th in average salary ($8.75 million), 10th in guarantees at signing ($16 million), and 11th in practical guarantees ($21 million). 

The Eagles' safety has been the vocal leader of the team for the last few seasons. Furthermore, Jenkins has not missed a start since singing with the Eagles as a free-agent six seasons ago. He has played 100-percent of the snaps in five out of those six seasons, playing 92-percent of snaps in 2017. Jenkins has also been named to the Pro Bowl in 2015, 2017, and 2018. 

In 2019, Jenkins tallied 4 forced fumbles, 2.5 sacks, 80 combined tackles, and 6 tackles for a loss.