Here’s to Malcolm Jenkins. The forever-underrated safety returned to finish his career where it began with the New Orleans Saints, having taken a long detour with the Philadelphia Eagles to play his best football, and now he’s choosing to step away from the game in good health with a wide range of business opportunities as an entrepreneur. And he’s making that decision with the knowledge that he’s created so many great memories for two different fanbases.
Jenkins is going out on his own terms, and he’s got an impressive career to look back on. He’s the only player in NFL history to defeat both Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. He once intercepted Brady and returned the ball 100 yards for a defensive touchdown. His leadership away from the field has drawn other players to use their platform for activism in their communities. When it’s all said in done, both the Saints and the Eagles are going to honor him in their team Hall of Fame. Not many guys can claim that.
The Saints Wire staff got together and shared our favorite memories and anecdotes from Jenkins’ time in the NFL, especially his Saints career. Here is what we’re remembering best from his days in black and gold as Jenkins moves onto the next chapter in his life:
