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Steelers Keep Jalen Ramsey at Safety for Now After Defensive Jolt

Coach Mike Tomlin says Ramsey will stay at safety this week because of injuries in the secondary.

Overview

  • Mike Tomlin said Ramsey will work exclusively at safety against the Chargers after debuting there last week.
  • Teryl Austin characterized the move as driven by availability and left open a return to cornerback as health improves.
  • In Ramsey’s first full game at safety, Pittsburgh held the NFL’s top-scoring offense to 20 points and forced six turnovers.
  • Safety depth has been stretched with DeShon Elliott on injured reserve as Kyle Dugger stepped in immediately after a trade and Jabrill Peppers and Chuck Clark dealt with health issues.
  • Ramsey said he welcomes the shift and noted it was his first full game at safety since his freshman year at Florida State.