- Janoris Jenkins is a 31-year-old defensive back out of North Alabama by way of the University of Florida. Jenkins was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
- In 2018, Jenkins started 15 games for the New York Giants, recording 70 tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble.
- He started 13 games this season for the Giants, posting 54 tackles and four interceptions.
- In Week 4 against the Washington Redskins, Jenkins recorded two interceptions off rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. in the 24-3 win, earning him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.
- Jenkins was claimed off waivers by New Orleans, the team announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019.
Take a look at the newest addition to the New Orleans Saints roster, veteran cornerback Janoris Jenkins
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins gestures after breaking up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel, back, on the final play of overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 30-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, right, breaks up a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel, not pictured, to wide receiver Taylor Gabriel on the final play of overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 30-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) returns an interception in action against the the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday Nov.19, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins makes a catch during the team's organized team activities at its NFL football training facility, Thursday, May 25, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Giants 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins runs to the locker room against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants defensive back Janoris Jenkins (20) poses for a photo during a portrait shoot on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Rob Tringali via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) intercepts a pass during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Thursday October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Mass, (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Janoris Jenkins (20) looks on during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. The Giants defeated the Buccaneers 32-31. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, right, runs with the ball after he intercepted it during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) in action against Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive back Janoris Jenkins (20) greets a referee before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins (20) and Dallas Cowboys' Michael Gallup (13) during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants defensive back Janoris Jenkins (20) prior to a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) reaches for a pass intended Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants defensive back Janoris Jenkins (20) watches play from the sidelines against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) has a pass knocked away by New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins, right, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
