Former Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins has a new home.  He also has a new contract.

According to Steve Reed of CarolinaGrowl.com, Jenkins will sign a five-year, $35 million contract with the New York Jets.

The Jets acquired Jenkins from Carolina for a third-round and fifth-round draft pick in 2008.

The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money.

Apparently, the Jets hope that Jenkins becomes a space eater in the 3-4 defense, allowing linebackers to run free to the ball.  Thus, for a change, it won’t hurt Jenkins if/when he shows up for a weigh-in, and the scale squeals like a stuck pig.