The cost-cutting moves continue in Nashville. The team released cornerback Janoris Jenkins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (Twitter link). The move saves the team just over $6.9M in cap space.
The 33-year-old signed with the Titans one year ago as they re-vamped their secondary. He represented a veteran starter to help offset the losses of Malcolm Butler and Adoree’ Jackson, but his stay in Tennessee was short-lived. In 14 games (including 13 starts), he registered 54 tackles, one interception and six pass deflections.
A second-round pick in 2012, "Jackrabbit" established himself as a quality starter early in his time with the Rams. He then moved on to the Giants, where he earned his only Pro Bowl nod, along with being named Second-Team All Pro. In 2019, New York traded him to the Saints, but one year later, he found himself in the same position he is in today.
From an analytical standpoint, the veteran’s 2021 season was on par with his recent history. With a PFF grade of 65.4, he remains a solid cover man whom plenty of teams will likely be interested in. While his passing rating allowed (100.2) this year shows he may not be the high-end starter he once was, he will rank among the better options at the position on the open market.
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