Houston Texans: 10 cut candidates the Texans should monitor
By Avery Duncan
5. Janoris Jenkins, CB, New York Giants
Janoris Jenkins is the furthest thing from a problem for the New York Giants’ porous defense, but he isn’t the solution. For a team trying to get younger, keeping around the veteran cornerback might not be the move considering his large contract and age (30 years old).
Although Jenkins tallied two interceptions, 15 pass deflections and 71 total tackles, the cornerback known as “Jackrabbit” finished with an above=average Pro Football Focus grade of 68. If the Giants see better options in the draft or on the roster, they could cut him and save $7.75 million in 2019, per Over The Cap.
4. Marcus Gilbert, RT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Much like Bryan Bulaga and the Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers wouldn’t release their longtime right tackle due to performance. Marcus Gilbert is one of the better right tackles in the league when he plays, but the key word is “when.” Out of 32 eligible regular-season games over the past two years, Gilbert has only played in 12 of those games.
If the Steelers look at Gilbert’s age (30 years old) and injury history and come to the conclusion that they would like to develop in-house talent, they could waive him and save $4.9 million for 2019, per Over The Cap.
If that situation happens, the Texans should take a look at the tackle, who ranked as an average tackle according to Pro Football Focus with a grade of 68.5.