National Football League

Raiders sign cornerback Jenkins

Published Apr. 9, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

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The Oakland Raiders have signed cornerback Mike Jenkins to a free-agent contract.

General manager Reggie McKenzie announced the deal Tuesday.

Jenkins will team with the recently signed Tracy Porter to give the Raiders two veteran cornerbacks. The other cornerbacks currently on Oakland's roster have combined for four career starts.

Jenkins spent the past five seasons with the Cowboys. He started 48 games in his career but only two last season. He had five interceptions and made the Pro Bowl in 2009 but has just two interceptions the past three seasons.