Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch praised the team's acquisition of cornerback Jamel Dean as the best decision of the offseason.
Batch made the comments last week on his Snap Count podcast. He highlighted the need to stabilize the secondary after inconsistencies across from Joey Porter Jr. last season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have added safety Jaquan Brisker, cornerback Jamel Dean and safety Darnell Savage to their secondary this offseason. These moves come after head coach Mike Tomlin's resignation and the hiring of Mike McCarthy. Players expressed excitement about reuniting with former teammates and reaching new heights.
PFF analyst Dalton Wasserman has named the Pittsburgh Steelers' signing of cornerback Jamel Dean as his top offseason move. Dean is expected to pair with Joey Porter Jr. to strengthen the secondary. Wasserman highlighted Dean's fit with new coordinator Patrick Graham's scheme.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch has called on the team to quickly secure a contract extension for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who enters the final year of his rookie deal. Batch emphasized the importance of timing amid a rising cornerback market. He made the comments on the Snap Count podcast.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis urged the team to avoid drafting a rookie quarterback soon, citing a lack of supporting talent. He emphasized building around the current quarterback situation first. Bettis made the comments on the Chipped Ham and Football podcast.
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Former running back Jerome Bettis believes the Pittsburgh Steelers have improved their roster this offseason but remain short of a championship level. He praised the additions made by the team while noting ongoing weaknesses. Bettis highlighted quarterback Aaron Rodgers as a potential factor that could elevate the squad.
CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson ranked the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL Draft class 30th among all 32 teams, assigning it a C+ grade. He praised wide receiver Germie Bernard as the best route runner in the draft and cornerback Daylen Everette as the best value pick. The ranking placed the Steelers just ahead of the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars.
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A new ranking from SI places the Pittsburgh Steelers' top defensive trio at No. 11 in the NFL. The group includes edge rusher T.J. Watt, linebacker Patrick Queen and secondary player Jamel Dean.