Janoris Jenkins Contract: Latest News and Rumors on Negotiations With Rams

With Janoris Jenkins set to become a free agent following the 2015 season, the St. Louis Rams are working behind the scenes to re-sign the 26-year-old cornerback to a long-term extension.

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Rams, Jenkins Looking for Agreement Before Start of Season

Monday, July 27

NFL Network's Rand Getlin reported Monday that Jenkins and the Rams are currently working out the details on a contract extension. He added the cutoff date for negotiations may be the start of the regular season:

Jenkins is just one of a few Rams players set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Nick Foles, Brian Quick, William Hayes and Trumaine Johnson all fall into that category as well. St. Louis isn't limited to negotiating with just one player at a time, but the front office will likely prioritize which players it targets first.

A knee injury kept Jenkins out for two games last year. In 14 appearances, he recorded 59 total tackles and two interceptions, one of which he returned 99 yards for a touchdown.

Given the fact Jenkins has made 43 regular-season starts over the past three years, the Rams will surely want to ensure a new deal will be agreed upon before the 2015 season gets underway. He's a key member of the secondary.

Then again, Jenkins could decide to bet on himself a bit and hope a strong campaign nets him a bigger contract once free agency begins.