The Ravens are adding experience to a secondary that struggled to contain Cincinnati during Sunday’s second-half collapse. NFL insider Jordan Schultz says Baltimore is signing veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins. The move gives the Ravens another option in the defensive backfield after a 35-13 loss to the Bengals dropped them to 4-3.
Jenkins became available when Pittsburgh released him Oct. 21. The 10-year veteran appeared in six games for the Steelers this season, made one start, and recorded 15 tackles. Pittsburgh’s release announcement credited him with 145 career appearances, 93 starts and 11 interceptions.
Baltimore needs depth immediately with starting safety Jaylinn Hawkins sidelined by a knee injury. Hawkins missed Sunday’s game, though coach Jesse Minter said the injury wasn't considered a long-term concern.
The urgency increased against Cincinnati. Joe Burrow completed 16 of 18 second-half passes for 249 yards and four touchdowns as the Bengals scored 35 unanswered points. Baltimore used K’Von Wallace and Keondre Jackson at safety in Hawkins’ absence.
Sources: The #Ravens are signing veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 26, 2026
The 10-year veteran has started 92 career games and brings much-needed depth to Baltimore’s secondary. pic.twitter.com/GWSGSUU51l
Jenkins brings extensive starting experience, but his role will depend on how quickly he learns the defense and how Baltimore’s injured players progress. For a team preparing to visit Buffalo, the reported addition gives the Ravens another option as they work to stabilize their pass defense.
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