Jenkins was traded to the New York Giants prior to the start of the 1974 season in exchange for a 14th round draft pick, with which the Dolphins selected defensive back James Lewis.[9][10][11] He was released by the Giants in October after playing four games for them.[12] He was then signed by the Bills a few days later.[13][14] Jenkins made his only NFL pass reception with the Bills in a game against the Houston Oilers on November 10, 1974.[15] The Bills released him after 5 games with them to make room on the roster for defensive backAl Randolph.[16] He was then signed by the New England Patriots and played 4 games for them in 1974.[17][18] In the final game of the season against the Dolphins, on December 15, Jenkins recovered a fumble to set up a Patriots touchdown, but Miami won the game.[19] The Patriots released Jenkins before the 1975 season.[20] In 1975, Jenkins was in Packers training camp. His reps were limited, and he went to coach Bart Starr to discuss his future. “Coach Starr said, ‘Eddie Jenkins, you’re going to make a great lawyer,’ ” Jenkins said.[citation needed]
Personal life
After his football career ended Jenkins obtained his J.D. degree from Suffolk Law School in 1978, the same law school as 1972 Miami teammate Nick Buoniconti graduated from.[21] He subsequently worked as an attorney, and was a candidate for Suffolk County district attorney in 1990.[21][22][23]
^McShane, Tom (August 2, 1975). "Offside". The Transcript. p. 9. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via newspapers.com.
^ abDorman, Larry (September 3, 1992). "A More Perfect Time". South Florida Sun Sentinel. pp. 1FB, 10FB. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via newspapers.com.
