It's never fun to prep for the worst-case scenario, but there are a few areas where the Pittsburgh Steelers need to be proactive heading into the 2025 season. We're early in training camp, and all signs feel positive for Pittsburgh's secondary, but Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan already need a plan of attack if Darius Slay struggles.
The Steelers handed Slay a one-year, $10 million fully guaranteed contract during the 2025 offseason. This isn't the type of money you pay to a backup. Early in camp, Slay has been the starting right cornerback opposite Joey Porter Jr.