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Saints' Malcolm Jenkins Marches in Philadelphia Amid George Floyd Protests

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins returned to Philadelphia to participate in protests in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while in Minneapolis police custody Monday:

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Malcolm Jenkins walked the streets with protesters in Philadelphia this afternoon (via @JClarkNBCS) https://t.co/pBP0jNtlDn

The 46-year-old Floyd was restrained by four former Minneapolis police officers, including Derek Chauvin, who held his knee against the back of Floyd's neck. Floyd was formally pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter Friday.