Early Tuesday morning, a dead body was discovered at the New Jersey home of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins.

TMZ Sports has learned that the Major Crimes Unit is investigating the matter and no, Jenkins was not home during the time period for which is critical. He was out of state when the discovery took place and he and his team is now aware of the ongoing situation.

Jenkins, 29, is a Pro-Bowl caliber DB for the Jints. Born in Pahokee, Florida and playing collegiately at North Alabama, Florida, Jenkins lives in Bergen County, New Jersey as a professional and after coming over from the Los Angeles Rams via NFL free agency.

The identity of the deceased is still unknown as the next of kin must be notified first.

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Sources close with TMZ have also said that the body was discovered in the basement by a worker at the house. The authorities were phoned and the coroner showed up extremely quickly.

Jenkins has been in Florida and his employer, the Giants, have issued a statement relaying the message that they are, indeed, aware of the situation and that they'll be constantly monitoring new developments.