Source: New Orleans Saints to release veteran CB Janoris Jenkins in latest cost-cutting move
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By Mike Triplett | ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints will release starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Thursday as they continue to chip away at their salary cap, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jenkins was due to make $11.2 million in salary and bonuses this year -- $1.2 million of which was guaranteed. New Orleans will save at least $7 million against the salary cap and could save another $3 million if the move is designated as a post-June 1 release.
Jenkins, 32, went to the Pro Bowl with the New York Giants in 2016 and has 26 interceptions in his nine-year career with the Rams, Giants and Saints. He started 15 games in New Orleans last season, including the playoffs, after the Saints claimed him off waivers from the Giants late in the 2019 season. ...
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By Mike Triplett | ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints will release starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Thursday as they continue to chip away at their salary cap, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jenkins was due to make $11.2 million in salary and bonuses this year -- $1.2 million of which was guaranteed. New Orleans will save at least $7 million against the salary cap and could save another $3 million if the move is designated as a post-June 1 release.
Jenkins, 32, went to the Pro Bowl with the New York Giants in 2016 and has 26 interceptions in his nine-year career with the Rams, Giants and Saints. He started 15 games in New Orleans last season, including the playoffs, after the Saints claimed him off waivers from the Giants late in the 2019 season. ...
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