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Contract details: New York Jets re-sign Jordan Jenkins

The New York Jets are re-signing former Georgia Bulldog outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins. Jenkins, the Jets’ 2019 sack leader, anticipated a larger market for his services.

Now, he’s returning to New York on a one-year, $5M prove it deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news of Jenkins’ signing:

Jordan Jenkins was New York’s most effective pass-rusher in the front seven. He recorded 8.0 sacks last season following his previous career-high of 7.0 sacks in 2018. Jenkins has 20.5 sacks in his career along with 157 total tackles.

Nov 24, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins pressures Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during at MetLife Stadium.