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Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle John Jenkins (94) on the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\nBaltimore Ravens nose tackle John Jenkins agreed to a contract extension for the first time in his 13-year NFL career.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n The Ravens announced the one-year extension after practice Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth approximately $2 million.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n “Here, I’m just doing my job and trying to be the best that I can,” Jenkins said. “But it takes two to tango in regards of, ‘Hey, I want you to stay here, and I love the way how you present yourself, and you (bring) good value to our organization.’ I appreciate that, and I’m very grateful for that.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Jenkins, 36, has recorded 36 tackles, two forced fumbles and one sack in 16 games (13 starts) this season. He stepped into the starting lineup after two-time Pro Bowl selection Nnamdi Madubuike was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury earlier this season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Jenkins has totaled 355 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 166 career games (77 starts) with the New Orleans Saints (2013-16), Seattle Seahawks (2016), Chicago Bears (2017, 2020), New York Giants (2018), Miami Dolphins (2019, 2021-22), Las Vegas Raiders (2023-24) and Ravens (2025). He was selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n