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New York Giants sign CB Janoris Jenkins

1. Originally selected by St. Louis in the second round (39th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, cornerback Janoris Jenkins is entering his fifth NFL season after playing in 60 games with 58 starts for the Rams. His career totals include 257 tackles (five tackles for loss), 10 interceptions, 48 passes defensed, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, a sack and six defensive touchdowns.

2. Jenkins (2012-15) returned five interceptions for touchdowns in his Rams career, tied for the most in franchise history. LeRoy Irvin (1980-89) and Ed Meador (1959-70) also had five. Named to the Pro Football Weekly’s All-Rookie Team in 2012, Jenkins became the fourth rookie in NFL history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in a single game (11/25 vs.