CBS Sports flags safety as Steelers final offseason priority

CBS Sports analyst Josh Edwards has identified safety as the Pittsburgh Steelers' top remaining offseason need ahead of training camp. The team has already addressed several roster areas under general manager Omar Khan and new head coach Mike McCarthy.

Edwards noted that while the 91-man roster appears solid overall, the safety group requires further attention. He pointed to DeShon Elliott recovering from a leg injury and the recent signings of Jaquan Brisker on a one-year deal and veteran Darnell Savage.

The analyst also referenced second-year player Sebastian Castro and rookie Robert Spears-Jennings as part of the competition. Edwards suggested that adding another experienced defender could strengthen the position through competition.

Jalen Ramsey's versatility across defensive alignments, including safety and the slot, was highlighted as a factor that bolsters the unit. The comments come as the Steelers prepare for training camp with a focus on depth at the position.

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