Rand Getlin of NFL Media reports that the Rams are currently engaged in contract discussions with CBย Janoris Jenkins regarding a long-term extension.
According to Getlin, Jenkins and his representatives would like to get a deal done before the start of the regular season, and there’s reportedly optimism that this could happen.
However, in the event that two parities are unable to work out an agreement, Getlin adds that Jenkins will play outย the season and re-visit an extension in January.
Jenkins, 26, is a formerย second-round pick of the Rams back in 2012. He has one year remaining on hisย four-year, $4.99 million rookie contractย and stands to makeย $660,000 for the 2015 season.
In 2014,ย Jenkins appeared inย 14 games and recorded 59 tackles, two interceptions returned for touchdowns, two forced fumbles and five pass defenses.
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