The Malcolm Jenkins era in Philadelphia seems to have come to a close. The Eagles have announced that they will not be exercising their 2020 contract option on Jenkins, ending the safety's largely successful six-year run with the club:

“Malcolm Jenkins has been an outstanding player for us and we are proud of everything he accomplished both on and off the field in his time in Philadelphia,” the Eagles said in a statement on their official Twitter account. “Malcolm was a great teammate and leader, as well as one of the toughest and most reliable players to ever play in our city. After thorough discussion with Malcolm and his agent, Ben Dogra, both sides agreed on the difficult decision to turn the page on what was an incredible six-year relationship. We wish Malcolm and his family all the best as he pursues his next opportunity.”

Jenkins is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he played every game and registered 81 tackles, 2.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and eight passes defended.

While his numbers were solid, it was clear that he had lost a step from his prime years in Philly.

The 32-year-old, who played his collegiate football at Ohio State, was originally selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (14th pick overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

He spent the first five years of his career with the Saints before signing with the Eagles in 2014.

During his time in Philadelphia, Jenkins made three Pro Bowl appearances and played a pivotal role in helping the club win its first Super Bowl title during the 2017-18 campaign.