The Pittsburgh Steelers need to add a safety to pair up with Minkah Fitzpatrick and thankfully, the free-agent market is flooded with veteran talent, which means the Steelers should be able to upgrade the position without spending any draft picks. Here are the seven veteran safeties we’d love to see the Steelers take a look at.
Justin Simmons, CIncinnati Bengals
El wide receiver Chase Claypool (11), de los Steelers de Pittsburgh, atrapa un pase del quarterback Ben Roethlisberger para un touchdown ante el free safety Justin Simmons (31), de los Broncos de Denver, el domingo 10 de octubre de 2021, en Pittsburgh. (AP Foto/Don Wright)
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 21: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #2 of the Detroit Lions returns an interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Jamal Adams, Seattle Seahawks
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 17: Ray-Ray McCloud #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes against Jamal Adams #33 of the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Heinz Field on October 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Kevin Byard, Philadelphia Eagles
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (17) is pushes pout of bounds by Philadelphia Eagles safety Kevin Byard (31) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Kamren Curl, Washington Commanders
Bills receiver Emmanuel Sanders holds on to this pass behind Washington’s Kamren Curl for a 5 yard touchdown.
Geno Stone, Baltimore Ravens
Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
Xavier McKinney, New York Giants
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) is introduced before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports