Three Free Agent Defensive Tackles the Rams Must Target to Replace Aaron Donald
By Jovan Alford
2. John Jenkins
If the Rams are looking for another 30-plus-year-old defensive lineman to replace Donald, then Jenkins could be a potential option.
The 34-year-old defensive tackle has received some interest in free agency as he visited the Miami Dolphins this week, per Aaron Wilson.
Veteran defensive tackle John Jenkins visited #Dolphins
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 14, 2024
Even though Jenkins is on the other side of 30, he didn’t show signs of slowing down last year with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The 6-foot-3, 327-pound defensive tackle had his best season as a professional, recording 61 combined tackles, four tackles for loss, four pass deflections, two quarterback hits, and a defensive touchdown.
It was also the first time in Jenkins’ career that he was a full-time starting defensive lineman. The last time he started in more than 10 games was in 2015 with the New Orleans Saints (12). Spotrac projects Jenkins to receive a one-year, $3.8 million deal in free agency, which might be warranted with how he played last season in Las Vegas.