The Pittsburgh Steelers just made a move that signals some serious shake-ups in their secondary, officially releasing safety Rayshawn Jenkins on Wednesday.
Jenkins’ Short Stint in Steel City
Jenkins’ time in Pittsburgh was pretty quick. He joined the team on August 1, right after they let go of Darnell Savage. He actually suited up for all six games this season, but let’s be real, his role definitely took a backseat after that tough loss to the Cleveland Browns. Across those six games, he racked up 16 tackles, a pretty modest stat line. It seems like the team was looking for something more, or maybe, they’ve got another plan cooking.
The DeShon Elliott Domino Effect
And that “other plan” definitely seems to involve DeShon Elliott. This move screams that the Steelers are gearing up for Elliott’s return. He’s been sidelined, missing the first six games of the season thanks to a knee injury, and started on IR, which meant he sat out the first four. But here’s the kicker: his activation window officially opened up on October 8. Cutting Jenkins now? It feels like the final piece falling into place for Elliott to rejoin the defense.
With a refreshed secondary possibly on the horizon, the Steelers will need all hands on deck as they gear up for a historic matchup. They’re heading to Paris to kick off Sunday’s slate of games against the New Orleans Saints. It’s not just any game, either; it’s the first NFL game *ever* to take place in Paris. Talk about a stage for a potential defensive resurgence!
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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