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.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made yet another change to their secondary as they prepare for their game in Paris. Veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins was released by the team on Wednesday, just weeks after trading Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys. Jenkins, a 10-year veteran with stints in the NFL with the Chargers, Jaguars, Seahawks, and Browns, struggled to become a starter for the Steelers despite his experience.
He played in all six games so far this season, including one start, but was quickly replaced by rookie Robert Spear-Jennings in the starting lineup. Jenkins had 562 total tackles, 11 interceptions, 5.5 sacks, and 34 pass deflections in his career, but was only targeted five times by opposing quarterbacks before his release. The move indicates that the Steelers did not see a need for Jenkins moving forward, as safety DeShon Elliott, who has been out since October 2025 with hamstring/knee injuries, is expected to return soon.
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