Brian Dawkins left the Philadelphia Eagles via free agency after the 2008 season.

They’ve had issues at safety ever since.

In the most recent offseason, the Eagles signed Malcolm Jenkins away from the New Orleans Saints.

In Monday’s 30-27 victory at Indianapolis, Jenkins intercepted Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck late in the game to help secure a second straight win for the Eagles.

Just bringing in this type of safety was a win.

Jenkins has proven to be a team leader despite playing all of two regular-season games for the Eagles.

“It's not that I wasn't here, but I think whenever you add more veterans who have been in these situations, been in these games, who can bring that calm to the younger players, the more the merrier,” Jenkins told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I'm not the only one here. You've got the DeMeco Ryanses, the Connor Barwins, the Cary Williamses, and everybody who's not flinching. No matter what happens, no matter what it's looking like, guys are working and staying positive.”

Coach Chip Kelly was asked about Jenkins’ influence in his day-after news conference.

“There is a guy back there making the calls and being distinct in terms of getting everybody set back there,” Kelly said. “But he always has a knack for making big plays. Came up huge again [Monday]. He was around the ball, had a couple of pass breakups, tackles. Just what we expected when we got him here. We thought he was obviously our top target, and I think it's paying off for us right now.”