While their defensive line finally has started to get healthier with rookie Byron Murphy II being the latest to return to practice on Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks suddenly have significant injury concerns to deal with in the secondary as they gear up for a road contest against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Seahawks have lost a key defender for at least the next four games.
The Seahawks announced three roster moves on Wednesday, placing S Rayshawn Jenkins on injured reserve. In corresponding moves, the team is signing S Ty Okada to the active roster from the practice squad and signing CB Eric Garror as Okada’s replacement.
The Seahawks had another walkthrough Tuesday, but three players were estimated as full participants after being limited Monday. While safety Julian Love (hamstring) remained limited, tight end Pharaoh Brown (groin), linebacker Boye Mafe (knee) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) had full participation.
The Seahawks ultimately lost to the Giants while the Broncos defeated the Raiders in Week 5.
It’s only the sixth fumble return touchdown of 100 yards or more. The Seattle Seahawks looked like they were going to allow an 18-play touchdown drive against the undermanned, lowly New York Giants offense.
Just three games into his Seattle Seahawks tenure, Rayshawn Jenkins is already proving to be an excellent addition on defense. Jenkins, who signed a two-year deal with Seattle this offseason, leads the team with 26 total tackles, including 10 in each of the past two games.
The Seattle Seahawks’ secondary has gotten quite a bit of attention with the likes of Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen and Julian Love leading the charge.
Here are the highest-graded players for the Seahawks on offense and defense according to Pro Football Focus this week.
Perspectives change quickly in the NFL. During the offseason and training camp, the safety position was viewed as a weakness for the Seattle Seahawks after parting ways with Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs — both former Pro Bowlers at the position.
RENTON, Wash. - Now a wily eight-year NFL veteran, playing multiple positions isn't a foreign concept for Seattle Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins, who has cut his teeth making an impact all over the field with a well-developed all-around skill set.
The San Francisco 49ers were interested in signing a safety in free agency and targeted Rayshawn Jenkins, a former Jacksonville Jaguars player. Jenkins visited the Seattle Seahawks before heading to the Bay Area to meet with the 49ers.
Given their contrasting fortunes during recent times, the San Francisco 49ers would appear to have a significant edge over the Seattle Seahawks when it comes to attracting players.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Seahawks are signing S Rayshawn Jenkins to a contract on Wednesday. Jenkins reportedly had visits lined up
The Seahawks fortified their depth at the safety and offensive tackle positions.
According to NFL Media's Mike Garafolo, former Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins plans to visit the San Francisco 49ers following a visit with the Seattle Seahawks.
According to Mike Garafolo, veteran S Rayshawn Jenkins is set to visit the 49ers next. He also had a free agent visit with the Seahawks after being cut
Another former Jacksonville Jaguar is set to take a free agency visit. After releasing defensive lineman Foley Fatukasi, cornerback Darious Williams, and safety Rayshawn Jenkins last week, each player has officially scheduled a visit with a new team.
The Jacksonville Jaguars began the tough process of trimming their roster and salary cap this week, which meant parting ways with several key veterans.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly releasing veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins this week, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. It’s a move that will create $5.428 million in cap space for the Jaguars and raise them into the top 10 in salary cap space for the 2024 season.
After going into last season with largely the same defense they trotted out in 2022, the Jaguars are making changes.
According to Jordan Schultz, the Jaguars are releasing veteran S Rayshawn Jenkins. The team is in the process of creating extra salary cap space today and Jenkins is the latest cap casualty. The move will save Jacksonville $5.1 million in cap space and leave behind $7.1 million in dead money, per Over The Cap.
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens had some choice words when describing the Jacksonville Jaguars defense. The Jags didn't forget let him forget it after their win on Sunday.
Rayshawn Jenkins came up with a huge play during Week 15 on Sunday to help his Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime.
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