Rakim Jarrett - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Let go from practice squad The Steelers cut Jarrett from the practice squad Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Jarrett caught on with the Steelers on the practice squad in early September after failing to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 24-year-old wideout will explore his next opportunities and look to sign with a team in need of pass-catching depth.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Pittsburgh Jarrett signed with the Steelers' practice squad Monday.

Impact Jarrett failed to make the Bucs' 53-man roster this summer. The 24-year-old wide receiver has appeared in 20 career regular-season contests with Tampa Bay, recording 13 catches for 184 scoreless yards on 20 targets.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Doesn't make roster cut The Buccaneers waived Jarrett on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Jarrett played in 10 regular-season games for Tampa Bay each of the past two campaigns, and he compiled nine catches on 11 targets for 124 yards over 200 offensive snaps last year. He had been competing for a depth wideout role during camp but was one of several cuts the Buccaneers made Sunday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Garners 37 all-purpose yards Jarrett brought in one of two targets for 18 yards and returned one kickoff for 19 yards in the Buccaneers' 29-7 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday night.

Impact Jarrett began his latest longshot bid for a roster spot with a solid performance relative to opportunity. The third-year wideout has managed to generate a 13-184 receiving line on 20 targets across 20 regular-season games in the last pair of campaigns, and he also added the kickoff-return role in 2024 and finished with 141 yards in that capacity. Jarrett's special-teams prowess may be what helps him latch on to a roster spot again this summer, and he's likely to continue seeing plenty of snaps over the remaining two exhibition contests.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slight uptick in '24 Jarrett secured nine of 11 targets for 124 yards and recorded 141 kickoff-return yards over 10 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Jarrett managed to slightly improve on his 4-60 line over 10 games as a rookie in 2023, and he added kickoff returns to his resume by recording stats in that category over four games down the stretch. The speedy Maryland product's best game came in Week 8 against the Falcons, when he posted a 3-58 line in the game immediately following Chris Godwin's season-ending ankle injury. Jarrett will look to once again make a case for a reserve receiver role during the upcoming offseason and training camp as he approaches the final season of a three-year, $2.7 million contract in 2025.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No targets on seven snaps Jarrett did not log a target over seven snaps on offense during the Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the Saints on Sunday. He finished the 2024 regular season with nine receptions for 12...

Impact The speedy wideout had little opportunity for action with Sterling Shepard making his return from a one-game absence prompted by hamstring and foot injuries. Jarrett saw one fewer snap than fellow reserves Ryan Miller and Trey Palmer, and all three players are likely to primarily be limited to special-teams duties during the Buccaneers' upcoming postseason run.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes reception in Week 17 win Jarrett secured his only target for 11 yards and returned one kickoff for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Jarrett had posted one catch for six yards on his sole target in the Week 16 loss to the Cowboys while adding 69 kickoff-return yards, and although he wasn't as successful in the latter capacity Sunday, he did see more action on offense. Jarrett's 25 snaps (32 percent) actually outpaced Trey Palmer by two plays and represented the former's most significant participation rate from scrimmage since Week 10. If Sterling Shepard (hamstring/foot) remains sidelined for a Week 18 home matchup against the Saints, Jarrett could be similarly involved versus New Orleans.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in Week 15 win Jarrett did not draw a target over seven snaps in the Buccaneers' 40-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact After logging between one and four targets in four straight games between Weeks 8 and 12, Jarrett hasn't had a pass thrown his way in three consecutive contests. Additionally, unlike the first two instances in which he was blanked on offense, Jarrett didn't see any returner work either Sunday, making it a washout of a day from a fantasy perspective. Jarrett's exact positioning on the depth chart is hard to determine on a game-by-game basis, but it is accurate to say he's no better than a co-No. 4 receiver alongside Trey Palmer at the moment.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One kickoff return in win Jarrett did not draw any targets over 10 snaps from scrimmage and returned one kickoff for 23 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-13 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Jarrett saw one fewer snap than in Week 13 against the Panthers, and just like in that game, the only time he touched the ball came as a kickoff returner. The speedy second-year wideout is rotating snaps with Trey Palmer at the No. 4 receiver spot, but neither player is involved in the offense with all of Baker Mayfield's attention essentially centered on those above them on the positional depth chart, as well as tight end Cade Otton and versatile running backs Rachaad White and Bucky Irving (back).

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to kick returns Sunday Jarrett did not draw a target but returned two kickoffs for 34 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Jarrett did log 11 snaps on offense, but he saw his four-game streak of at least one catch snapped. The speedy second-year wideout saw his first touches on special teams this season, however, which could portend a new role for Jarrett as a means of getting the ball in his hands.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big gain on one catch Jarrett secured his only target for 30 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-7 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Jarrett logged 21 snaps (32 percent) in the lopsided victory, experiencing quite the dip in playing time with the return of both Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from hamstring issues. Jarrett had played over 40 snaps in each of the previous two games with his pair of teammates sidelined, but as he demonstrated Sunday, his big-play ability has the potential to continue affording him a solid complementary role in an offense in need of pass-catching playmakers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in OT loss Jarrett secured his only target for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

Impact A week after making his season debut, Jarrett saw a notable boost to 46 snaps (84 percent) to lead all of the Buccaneers' short-handed receiving corps. However, the second-year wideout saw a drop in production after generating a 3-58 line on just 20 plays from scrimmage in Week 8, despite the ongoing absences of Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (IR, ankle), as well as that of Jalen McMillan (hamstring). Despite the disappointing numbers, Jarrett should have a solid amount of opportunity again in a Week 10 home matchup against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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OCTOBER 30, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Solid showing on three catches Jarrett brought in all three targets for 58 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-26 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Jarrett was making his season debut after overcoming a preseason knee injury, and he finished with the Buccaneers' second-highest yardage total despite playing just 20 snaps (27 percent). The Maryland product could continue carving out a steady role over the next two games considering Mike Evans (hamstring) isn't expected back until after the Week 11 bye, and at least Sunday, Jarrett was more productive than all of Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer and Sterling Shepard, the receivers in front of him on the depth chart.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Week 8 Jarrett (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.

Impact Jarrett began the season on injured reserve after undergoing offseason knee surgery. He's been working his way back into action and was able to log a trio of full practices this week, setting up his activation from IR on Saturday. Jarrett had just four catches on nine targets for 60 yards over 10 games as a rookie last year, but he has a chance to make an impression Sunday given the depleted state of Tampa Bay's receiver corps, as both Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) will not be suiting up.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off IR The Buccaneers announced Saturday that Jarrett (knee) has been activated from IR, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jarrett is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, but it's encouraging to see him activated from IR in advance of the divisional matchup. If he's able to suit up Sunday, Jarrett will have opportunities to contribute in a Tampa Bay wide receiver corps that's without Mike Evans (hamstring) for Week 8 and Chris Godwin (knee) for the remainder of the year.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Jarrett (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

Impact Jarrett logged three consecutive practice sessions and was designated to return from injured reserve Oct. 17, so it appears he's nearing a return to the field. The Maryland product must still be activated to Tampa Bay's active roster in order to suit up in Week 8. If he isn't activated by Saturday, expect Ryan Miller to see increased work in the Buccaneers' wide receiver corps.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice participant Wednesday Jarrett (knee) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Jarrett had his 21-day practice window open Oct. 17, and despite not playing Monday against the Ravens, he was able to log a full practice session Saturday. If he's able to practice without any restrictions for the rest of the week, he could be activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Jarrett's return would be timely after Chris Godwin (ankle) was placed on IR and with Mike Evans set to miss the next three games due to a right hamstring injury.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return for Week 7 Jarrett (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, but he has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official sitea repor...

Impact Jarrett started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. His 21-day practice window opened Thursday, and while he was able to practice without restrictions Saturday, he will not be activated off IR for Week 7. Given his practice participation, Jarrett should be available for Week 8 against the Falcons on Oct. 27, barring any setbacks. He appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Bucs in 2023 and finished with four catches (on nine targets) for 60 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return to practice The Buccaneers announced Thursday that Jarrett (knee) has had his 21-day practice window opened, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Head coach Todd Bowles said Jarrett underwent knee surgery during the offseason, but that he was operating at full speed in his return to practice Thursday, per Smith. The depth wideout can be added to the 53-man roster at any point in the next three weeks, so he could be a candidate to retake the field as soon as Monday's game against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss first four games Tampa Bay placed Jarrett (undisclosed) on its injured reserve list with a designation to return Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The transaction means Jarrett will have to sit out for at least the first four games of the season but will be eligible to return come Week 5. Whether there's space for him on the 53-man roster at that point may depend on the health of the Buccaneers' other running backs.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to land on IR Coach Todd Bowles acknowledged that Jarrett (undisclosed) is likely to begin the coming campaign on IR, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact With roster cut-downs looming, it looks like Jarrett's unspecified injury will cost him time out of the gate this season. In his anticipated absence, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer are projected to lead the Bucs' WR corps heading into Week 1.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be ready by Week 1 Jarrett's undisclosed injury is expected to extend into the regular season, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Specifics about the injury haven't been made clear, but it appears that the issue is serious enough to put Jarrett's status for the season opener in doubt. The second-year wideout has been slated for a depth role in Tampa Bay's wide-receiver room. He got into 10 contests as an undrafted rookie last year, catching four of nine targets for 60 yards over 106 offensive snaps.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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