The hits keep coming for the New Orleans Saints, with multiple reports breaking news on Thursday of the termination of their contract with cornerback Janoris Jenkins. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill suggested a release could be coming, which was confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The move saves New Orleans $7 million against the salary cap.
And this one hits differently from the team’s previous cap cuts. Jenkins was the team’s most consistent cornerback last season, sometimes outplaying No. 1 cover corner Marshon Lattimore when the youngster’s effort flagged against the lesser competition.