Feb 4, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks (14) is hit and knocked unconscious by Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas
The Eagles announced Wednesday that former Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The Eagles signed Jenkins to a three-year, $15.5 million contract in 2014 after he played his first five seasons with the New Orleans Saints. As an Eagle, he exceeded expectations in every way, both on and off the field.
In his six years in Philadelphia, Jenkins earned three Pro Bowl appearances, more than any other Eagles safety except Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins. He started all 96 regular-season games over those six years, and was on the field for 99% of the Eagles' defensive snaps in five out of six seasons.
Jenkins was a ballhawk who roamed the field, filled in wherever he was needed, and tackled anyone in his way. In Philly, he registered 11 interceptions including four pick-sixes, 12 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and 5.5 sacks. He totaled 515 tackles and 32 tackles for loss across his six seasons.
Jenkins's teammates recognized and highly respected him as a leader. In 2017, when the Eagles first named individual captains, Jenkins was elected alongside Carson Wentz, Jason Peters, Brandon Graham and Chris Maragos.
Of course, Jenkins infamously set the tone of Super Bowl LII with this ruthless tackle:
5 years ago today, Malcolm Jenkins rocked Brandin Cooks in the Super Bowl.
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Off the field, Jenkins made quite the impact in Philadelphia. The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, whose mission is to create positive change in the lives of youth in underserved communities, became a deeply rooted presence in the city. Jenkins was the Eagles' nominee for the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Jenkins took to social media to express his gratitude Monday:
I’m extremely humbled and grateful. I just want to say thank you to the @eagles organization and the Lurie family for the opportunity to represent this franchise. To my family, friends, teammates, and supporters I’m so grateful for all of the memories we share. 🥂 https://t.co/bxFW9pvFg9
As CBS Sports's Jeff Kerr pointed out on X, Jenkins is the first member of the Eagles' Super Bowl LII championship team to make the Eagles Hall of Fame. There will obviously be more inductees from the 2017 roster in the coming years, but Jenkins is the first, and that honor speaks volumes about his impact and legacy in Philadelphia.
Along with fellow Eagles legend Bucko Kilroy, who was an integral part of the Eagles' back-to-back NFL Championships in 1948 and 1949, Jenkins will be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame during the Eagles' Nov. 28 game against the Chicago Bears.