Pittsburgh Steelers safety Darnell Savage faces an uphill battle to secure a roster spot according to local insider Mark Kaboly. Kaboly highlighted undrafted free agent Sebastian Castro as a potential surprise addition to the 53-man roster out of training camp. The assessment comes days after the team signed Savage on June 2.
Longtime Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly shared his view Monday morning on 93.7 The Fan. He noted that Castro has been gaining attention during the offseason and could claim the number three safety role. Kaboly pointed to Savage's recent stress fracture in his leg as a factor that delayed the signing. Although Savage is now healthy, Kaboly suggested the veteran could become a last-minute cut. Savage brings over 5,000 defensive snaps and more than 300 special teams snaps from his career. He is expected to compete during training camp under new special teams coordinator Danny Crossman. Castro's progress will determine whether the surprise scenario unfolds as Kaboly predicts.