Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins swapped All-Pro defensive backs Minkah Fitzpatrick and Jalen Ramsey, many have wondered how exactly the Steelers planned to address the safety position. DeShon Elliott played well as the primary box safety in 2024, but he doesn't have the range or coverage chops to replace Fitzpatrick's role.
Free agent addition Juan Thornhill has experience as a deep safety, but his play has cratered since leaving the Chiefs back in 2023. In four years with Kansas City, he racked up 20 pass breakups and eight interceptions. In his two seasons for the Browns, he had just four pass breakups and zero picks.