A tough salary cap situation for the New Orleans Saints made for tough cap cuts, but one decision the team made in its secondary stands out. The Saints released veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins, their most consistent player at the position, which freed up $7 million against the cap. And they put that money towards issuing the $10.6 million franchise tag to Marcus Williams, locking down one of the most experienced free safeties on the market.
But was that the right call? Let’s dig in.
Jenkins, 32, arrived in New Orleans late in the 2019 season and made an instant impact on the back end across from Marshon Lattimore.