Malcolm Jenkins, Eagles Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction

February 22, 2016   ·   Matt Fitzgerald   ·   Jump to comments

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday that they agreed to terms on a new five-year contract with dynamic defensive back Malcolm Jenkins.  
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that Jenkins' extension is for four years and $35 million, with $21 million in guarantees. Rapoport added that Jenkins' full contract is worth $40.5 million over five years. The deal ranks Jenkins third behind Earl Thomas and Devin McCourty in terms of contracts for safeties, according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today.
Jason Cole of Bleacher Report, citing a source "who has seen a breakdown of the deal," noted that the new contract includes a $7.5 million signing bonus.
Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reported Jenkins will get $16 million in guarantees over the first two years of the deal, and another $5 million in guaranteed money at the start of 2018, noting the Eagles "will decide on him again there."
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