Steelers release safety Rayshawn Jenkins ahead of Paris game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins on October 21, 2026, as part of a restructuring of their secondary. Jenkins, who started one game this season, struggled in his six appearances after signing in the offseason, including allowing five completions for 120 yards and a touchdown. His release comes as DeShon Elliott is set to return soon from injury, providing the Steelers with additional depth. Jenkins previously played all 17 games for the Cleveland Browns in 2025 before joining the Steelers.
- •Pittsburgh released safety Rayshawn Jenkins on October 21, 2026.
- •Jenkins struggled in his six games with the Steelers this season.
- •DeShon Elliott is expected to return from injury soon.
- •Jenkins allowed five completions for 120 yards before his release.
- •He previously played all 17 games for the Browns in 2025.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Release Veteran Safety Before Paris Game In Latest Shake-Up to Secondary
"Pittsburgh's secondary is getting another significant change, cutting ties with a safety who started a game this season.
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