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Steelers to Sign Ex-Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers
Jabrill Peppers joins the Steelers to fill depth after DeShon Elliott's knee injury and the trade of Minkah Fitzpatrick, adding versatility with his box and slot safety skills.
- On Tuesday, NFL Media reported the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, the team confirmed, marking his fourth professional stop.
- DeShon Elliott's knee injury forced the Steelers to sign Jabrill Peppers two days after Elliott suffered an MCL sprain in their Week 1 opener against the New York Jets.
- An eight-year veteran, Jabrill Peppers brings 511 combined tackles, seven interceptions, and 99 game appearances with 85 starts, while coaches praise his ability across safety spots, nickel, and special teams.
- Peppers could be thrust into the lineup immediately, potentially starting due to Elliott's absence, and will face the New England Patriots in Week 3 at Gillette Stadium on September 21st, 2025.
- Given roster construction and recent cuts, the Steelers carried just eight defensive backs, relying on Juan Thornhill, Chuck Clark, and Miles Killebrew; Peppers was released by New England on August 29th, 2025.
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Steelers Elliott on the shelf due to injury/Former #1 pick being brought in - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost defensive back DeShon Elliott for several weeks to a knee sprain suffered in the team’s season-opening win in New York. The Steelers are signing 29-year old safety Jabrill Peppers, a former #1-draft choice of the Cleveland Browns. Peppers was cut at the end of training camp by New England. The Steelers will also be without rookie defensive lineman Derrick Harmon, along with back-up linebacker Malik Harrison for …
Steelers sign safety Peppers
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged from their season opener against the New York Jets unbeaten but not unscathed. Enter Jabrill Peppers. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers are signing the veteran safety while starter DeShon Elliott recovers from a knee injury suffered in the first half against the Jets. Peppers, 29, became a free agent when he was cut by New England last month. Pittsburgh will be Peppers’ fourth NFL stop follo…
Steelers to sign veteran safety Jabrill Peppers with DeShon Elliott ruled out for Week 2
Sep. 9—Mike Tomlin thinks so highly of Jabrill Peppers that he mistakenly thought the former Michigan star safety was a high first-round pick when he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2017.
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