The Seattle Seahawks designed safety Rayshawn Jenkins to return to practice from injured reserve (IR). Jenkins has missed the previous four games with a hand injury. His practice window opens immediately, and head coach Mike Macdonald has already said the veteran safety may play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12 this weekend.
Along with other roster moves, we’ve designated S Rayshawn Jenkins to return to practice.
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Jenkins started the first six games of the season in Macdonald’s defensive backfield. He underwent surgery on his hand following Seattle’s Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks have been forced to rely on versatile defensive back Coby Bryant in Jenkins’ absence. Bryant has played well, totaling 36 tackles, three pass breakups, and one tackle for loss and an interception over that four-game span.
Jenkins has totaled 36 tackles and one fumble recovery for the Seahawks this season. He’s displayed excellent chemistry with fellow starting safety Julian Love. Once Jenkins returns, Macdonald will have various options at safety, with Bryant and Jarrick Reed II providing quality depth.
Pro Football Focus has also credited Jenkins with making 13 stops this season. They’ve assigned him a stellar coverage grade of 66.9. Jenkins has allowed just 9.5 yards per reception this year, forfeiting 18 receptions on 20 targets for 171 yards and one touchdown. Expect him to be activated ahead of Sunday’s potentially decisive NFC West showdown versus the Cardinals.
