Dolphins signing John Jenkins in 2021 NFL Free Agency

The Miami Dolphins are bringing back defensive tackle John Jenkins, according to a report from the Palm Beach Post’s Joe Schad. The free agent deal is a one-year contract for the former Chicago Bears lineman. He spent part of the 2020 season on injured reserve, but appeared in 11 games with 21 tackles and a pass defensed.

Prior to joining the Bears as a free agent in 2020, Jenkins spent the 2019 season with Miami. He played in all 16 games with five starts for the Dolphins, recording 34 tackles with a sack and a pass defensed. He has also spent time with the New York Giants (2018), again with the Bears (2017), and Seattle Seahawks (2016). He was a third-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2013, playing with them into 2016 before being released during the season and signing with Seattle.

The 6-foot-3. 327 pound Jenkins has played defensive end, defensive tackle, and nose tackle during his career.