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Video: Rayshawn Jenkins says no income taxes played role in choosing Seahawks over 49ers

There’s a new safety in town for the Seattle Seahawks, and he chose the Pacific Northwest over Seattle’s NFC West rivals.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars starter Rayshawn Jenkins was one of the first free agent signings of the Mike Macdonald era. After starting his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, Jenkins spent the past two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars before he was let go as a salary cap casualty.

Jenkins was sought after by both the Seahawks and the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, but Jenkins opted for Seattle on a two-year contract worth up to $12 million.