- Jaray Jenkins
- #21
- Team --
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Let go by Steelers
The Steelers waived Jenkins on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Jenkins missed all of 2023 after he reached an injury settlement with the Jaguars in September due to an undisclosed injury. He signed with the Steelers in June to compete for a depth spot at wide receiver. Jenkins caught four passes on five targets for 44 yards across three preseason games, but it wasn't enough for him to stick around on Pittsburgh's 53-man roster. He could be invited back to the Steelers' practice squad if he isn't claimed off waivers by another team.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Records two catches Friday
Jenkins secured both of his targets for 22 yards during Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to Houston.
Analysis: Jenkins was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Jaguars ahead of the 2023 season, and he didn't land with another team last year. The LSU product signed with the Steelers in June but faces an uphill battle to earn a spot on the team's active roster ahead of the 2024 campaign, even after Pittsburgh lost Diontae Johnson, Allen Robinson and Miles Boykin during the offseason. However, even if Jenkins is left off the 53-man roster, he could make a case for a role with the…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 11:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands in Pittsburgh
Jenkins signed with the Steelers on Monday.
Analysis: The wide receiver was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Jaguars before the 2023 season. He caught 27 passes for 404 yards and six touchdowns during his final season with LSU in 2022.
Published: Mon, Jun 3 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets settlement
Jenkins (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Jenkins' injury details are unclear, but as soon as he can prove himself healthy, he'll now be able to play again this season if he can earn a new deal.
Published: Mon, Sep 4 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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Ends up on IR
Jenkins (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Jenkins was waived/injured by the Jaguars on Tuesday, so his reverting to IR was an anticipated outcome. Unless he and Jacksonville can agree on an injury settlement, Jenkins will miss the entire 2023 season.
Published: Thu, Aug 31 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Waived with injury designation
Jenkins (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Jaguars on Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Jenkins joined the Jags as an undrafted free agent and was hoping to make the team as a depth receiver. Should he clear waivers, his next stop would be reverting to Jacksonville's injured reserve.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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