The Houston Texans have signed former Georgia Bulldogs and New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins to a two-year contract. Jenkins projects to be a pass rushing outside linebacker in Houston’s 3-4 defensive scheme.
Jenkins, who is 26 years old, has played five career seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets. Jordan Jenkins has 22.5 career sacks and should provide a boost to the Texans’ pass rush, which is replacing J.J. Watt this offseason.
The former Georgia football star has started 62 games in his NFL career. Jordan Jenkins battled a shoulder injury in 2020 and recorded 2.0 sacks for New York. The Jets placed Jordan Jenkins, who was their longest-tenured player, on injured reserve in Dec. 2020 due to his shoulder issue
Jordan Jenkins’ two-year deal with Houston, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, can be worth up to $8 million if he earns incentives. Houston needed pass rush help. The Texans recorded only 34 sacks last season and lost their best pass rushed in J.J. Watt. Now, Houston adds Jenkins, who has experience as a top pass rushing threat.
The #Texans are signing former #Jets pass-rusher Jordan Jenkins to a 2-year deal worth $6M with a chance to make $8M, source said, some added help on the edge. The ex-third round pick has had 10 sacks the last two seasons.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2021
Jordan Jenkins is projected to start opposite outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus. The Texans have had some major roster turnover this offseason.
