
By Brett Martel (AP) | Houma Courier
METAIRIE — Malcolm Jenkins sees historically significant opportunities before him with both the contending New Orleans Saints and with a racial justice movement that has gathered burgeoning momentum in recent months.
He also sees no reason why his focus on one should necessarily come at the expense of the other, dismissing the notion that he lacks the capacity to succeed simultaneously on both fronts.
That’s why the 11-year NFL veteran agreed to join a cable news network as a social and racial justice correspondent in the same year that he’s taking on a leadership role with a club that has its sights set firmly on the Super Bowl.
Serving as one of his sport's leading social activists is “something I’ve been doing now going on four years, so I think I’ve gotten it down pat,” said Jenkins, alluding to his role as co-founder of the Players Coalition in 2017 — the same season he helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to their only Super Bowl title.
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