How Rodney and Malcolm grew into the Wes and Andre of their generation originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
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A pair of safeties forever linked together in Eagles lore, one an undrafted overachiever, the other a Pro Bowl high-round pick, both of whom left lasting impressions on Eagles fans everywhere.
Rodney McLeod is a former undrafted free agent who played every snap of his career like he was proving he belongs here. Malcolm Jenkins was a 1st-round pick, a natural leader, a smart, instinctive, productive safety who had a knack for big plays at big moments and was a natural locker room leader.
McLeod began his career with the Rams as a special teamer, just trying to establish himself as a pro and trying to earn reps on defense. Jenkins was a starter by the middle of his rookie year with the Saints and eventually became a Pro Bowler.
Jenkins joined the Eagles in 2014, two years before McLeod, and he left after the 2019 season, two…