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Allison Koehler

Steelers 2024 offseason roster – Safeties

Last season the safety position was a nightmare for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Much like inside linebacker, the Steelers were hit hard with losses at safety which often forced some unusual pairings in the secondary.  Here is a look at the safeties on the roster heading into free agency.

Minkah Fitzpatrick

Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) walks the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Trenton Thompson

CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 26: Trenton Thompson #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Elijah Riley

Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Elijah Riley (37) reacts after recording a sack against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 26-22. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Keanu Neal

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 12: Keanu Neal #31 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass while Christian Watson #9 of the Green Bay Packers is defended by Patrick Peterson #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Nathan Meadors

Aug 28, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets tight end Lawrence Cager (81) is tackled by New York Giants safety Nathan Meadors (34) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Miles Killebrew

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) covers a kick during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

Damontae Kazee

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) adjusts his head band Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Jalen Elliott

Aug 11, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Richie James (80) and New England Patriots safety Jalen Elliott (36) battle for the ball during the first half in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
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