With the Pittsburgh Steelers’ evident decision not to re-sign Will Allen, and given the fact that rookie second-round pick Sean Davis will likely take time to develop, it is widely, and probably safely, assumed that fifth-year safety Robert Golden will begin the 2016 season as the team’s starting strong safety.
A former undrafted free agent, Golden did see extended playing time on defense last season for the first time when he was called upon to replace Allen in the starting lineup after the veteran suffered an ankle injury eight snaps into a game.