The Pittsburgh Steelers acted quickly to make a big move.
With safety DeShon Elliott out with an injury, they acquired veteran help at the position.
According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, the Steelers are signing former New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers.
The #Steelers are signing S Jabrill Peppers, per NFL Network. pic.twitter.com/4s9MPPJeh8
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 9, 2025
Elliott sustained an MCL sprain in the season-opening win against the New York Jets and is expected to miss a few weeks.
Adding a proven veteran like Peppers could help hold the fort in his absence.
The 29-year-old played the past three seasons for New England but didn’t make the final cut and was let go after the preseason.
He entered the league as a first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he also played for the New York Giants.
Peppers took to social media to let it be known that he was still capable of helping any team, and it didn’t take long before he got another chance to prove his worth.
He’s spent most of his career at free safety, so he will have to make an adjustment to play strong safety, unless head coach Mike Tomlin moves someone else to that position.
The Steelers’ defense didn’t look sharp in the season opener, so after allowing Justin Fields and the Jets to put up 32 points, adjustments will be made.
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