Malcolm Jenkins Named NFC Defensive Player Of Week
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins continues his tremendous tenure in Philadelphia.
Jenkins was named the NFC defensive player of the week for his Week 16 performance against the New York Giants.
Two picks, one TD and NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2016
Congrats, @MalcolmJenkins! https://t.co/shC9mFgIwU #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/pTnsQD6etk
The 29-year-old safety recorded six combined tackles, three passes defended, two interceptions, and a touchdown in the Eagles' 24-19 win over the Giants.
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Jenkins joins Brian Dawkins as the only Eagles safeties to win the award at least two times.
Malcolm Jenkins (2) joins Brian Dawkins (3) as the only safeties in Eagles history to win multiple Defensive Player of the Week Awards pic.twitter.com/LKWPp4E0SR
— Randall Liu (@RLiuCBS) December 28, 2016