History of Javon Kinlaw in Timeline
Javon Kinlaw is a Trinidadian American football defensive tackle currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. He was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers after playing college football at the University of South Carolina.
October 1997: Javon Kinlaw's Birth
In October 1997, Javon Kinlaw was born.
June 2020: Signs Rookie Contract
On June 26, 2020, Javon Kinlaw signed a four-year rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers for $15.48 million guaranteed, including an $8.8 million signing bonus.
November 2020: First Career Sack and COVID-19 list
In November 2020, Javon Kinlaw recorded his first career sack and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
October 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve
In October 2021, Javon Kinlaw was placed on injured reserve, limiting him to only four games during the 2021 season.
October 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve
In October 2022, Kinlaw was placed on injured reserve. He was later activated in December and started in all of his regular season appearances and the 49ers' postseason games.
April 2023: Fifth-Year Option Declined
In April 2023, the 49ers declined the fifth-year option on Javon Kinlaw's rookie contract, setting him up to be a free agent in 2024.
March 2024: Signed with New York Jets
On March 14, 2024, Javon Kinlaw signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
