The Pittsburgh Steelers added a couple of big-name cornerbacks this offseason. Darius Slay joined the team shortly after free agency began, and Jalen Ramsey was acquired from Miami towards the end of the offseason. The goal was clear. After some coverage mishaps appeared late in the 2024 season, the Steelers wanted to be able to guard all of their opponents with a trio including Ramsey, Slay, and Joey Porter Jr. Then, behind all of that hype, was the addition of Brandin Echols.
Echols was one of the first free agents to agree to terms with the Steelers.