The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins, the team announced Wednesday.
The Jaguars released Jenkins on March 5 to free up salary cap space.
Jenkins, 30, had 101 tackles last season, marking his second straight season with over 100 tackles. He also recorded two interceptions.
Coach Jenkins gives the Seahawks the option to start opposite Julian Love or play alongside him in the three-safety set he adopted in 2023. Seattle released both Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs last week.
In three seasons with the Jaguars, Jenkins had five interceptions, three forced fumbles, 24 pass breakups and 290 tackles. He signed a four-year, $35 million contract in March 2021 with $16 million guaranteed.
He spent the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, recording five interceptions, nine pass breakups, and 174 tackles. The Chargers drafted him in the fourth round out of Miami in 2017.
Also Wednesday, the Seahawks announced the signings of tackle George Fant, center Nick Harris and tight end Pharoah Brown. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Seattle will bring back cornerback Artie Barnes on a one-year deal.
Fant, 31, solidifies the Seahawks' tackling depth, which was limited last season after right tackle Abe Lucas missed 11 games with a right knee injury that required surgery. was tried.
Fant began his career with Seattle as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and signed a three-year contract with the New York Jets in 2020. He started 13 games for the Houston Texans last season, playing primarily on the right side and ranking 35th in the league. Offensive tackle eligibility in pass block win rate.
ESPN's Brady Henderson and Michael DiRocco contributed to this report.
