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‘We’re Gonna Find A Role For Him’: Austin Expects Peppers To Help Steelers Sunday

After signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, veteran safety Jabrill Peppers didn’t have a significant role in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks. He was confined to special teams and played seven snaps in the loss.

That should change in Week 3 on the road against his former team, the New England Patriots.

Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, who spoke to reporters Thursday, said Pittsburgh will find the veteran safety a role this week.

“As far as what he does this week, I’m sure we’re gonna find a role for him and get him out there on the field, ’cause he is a quality player,” Austin said of Peppers, according to video via the Post-Gazette on YouTube.