The New Orleans Saints claimed veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins off of waivers from the New York Giants on Monday, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo. Because the Saints play on Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts, the formal acquisition of Jenkins and corresponding roster move will be delayed until Tuesday.
Jenkins was waived by the Giants with an injury designation after injuring his ankle during a recent game with the Philadelphia Eagles. His release also followed a social media dust-up between Jenkins and another user while he was receiving medical treatment during Giants practice.
Hopefully that sort of misbehavior is behind him. Jenkins was arguably New York’s best defensive player this season, having racked up a team-leading 14 passes defensed (including 4 interceptions) in just 13 games.
He’ll be reunited with former Giants teammate and Saints cornerback Eli Apple, and may push Apple for the starting job opposite Marshon Lattimore. Apple had success earlier this season as the Saints’ number-two option, but recent struggles and a rash of penalties made the addition of Jenkins worth considering for New Orleans.
