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Steelers Shift Jalen Ramsey to Safety as NFL Fines Him for Week 9 Hit

The All-Pro will work at free safety this week to cover injuries in Pittsburgh’s secondary, Mike Tomlin said.

Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, United States.
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Overview

  • Ramsey played primarily at safety in Week 9, logging 70 of 77 defensive snaps there per Pro Football Focus in a 27–20 win over the Colts.
  • Pittsburgh’s defense responded with six takeaways and held the NFL’s top-scoring offense to 20 points as Ramsey roamed on the back end.
  • The move followed DeShon Elliott going to injured reserve and other availability issues, with newly acquired Kyle Dugger playing nearly every snap alongside Ramsey.
  • Tomlin said Ramsey will work exclusively at safety this week against the Chargers, while coordinator Teryl Austin emphasized the team will deploy him where needed.
  • The NFL fined Ramsey $17,389 for an unnecessary roughness hit on Michael Pittman Jr., and Ramsey said he embraces the safety assignment despite not playing it full-time since college.