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Janoris Jenkins Reportedly Will Be Released by Saints to Save $7M in Salary Cap

The New Orleans Saints reportedly plan to release cornerback Janoris Jenkins, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The move will save the Saints $7 million against the cap in 2021. Per Spotrac, New Orleans will still be left with $7.2 million in dead cap after the transaction.

Jenkins started all 13 games he played for New Orleans last season, totaling 55 tackles with three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in a Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.