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The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally completed a move that had been lingering since late March.
NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reported that veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr. has signed with Pittsburgh, citing Savage’s agent, Seth Katz. Katz told KPRC 2, “Darnell is excited about playing for the Steelers.”
The delay wasn’t simply a paperwork issue. According to NFL insider Mike DeFabo on "SNR Drive" in April, an unresolved medical issue held up the finalization of Savage’s contract. The Steelers waited to officially sign the veteran safety until he had fully healed and could pass his required physical.
DeFabo also noted that the original news of Savage’s expected signing came before the Steelers selected Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, potentially complicating Pittsburgh’s initial plan at the position.
Savage brings experience, even if his career has not followed the path expected of a former first-round pick. The Green Bay Packers selected him No. 21 overall in 2019, and while he flashed high-end athleticism, inconsistency in coverage and tackling followed him.
After stops with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, and Buffalo Bills, Savage now joins Pittsburgh as a rotational depth piece with starting experience.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Darnell Savage signs with Steelers after medical delay
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NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reported that veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr. has signed with Pittsburgh, citing Savage’s agent, Seth Katz. Katz told KPRC 2, “Darnell is excited about playing for the Steelers.”
The delay wasn’t simply a paperwork issue. According to NFL insider Mike DeFabo on "SNR Drive" in April, an unresolved medical issue held up the finalization of Savage’s contract. The Steelers waited to officially sign the veteran safety until he had fully healed and could pass his required physical.
DeFabo also noted that the original news of Savage’s expected signing came before the Steelers selected Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, potentially complicating Pittsburgh’s initial plan at the position.
Savage brings experience, even if his career has not followed the path expected of a former first-round pick. The Green Bay Packers selected him No. 21 overall in 2019, and while he flashed high-end athleticism, inconsistency in coverage and tackling followed him.
After stops with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, and Buffalo Bills, Savage now joins Pittsburgh as a rotational depth piece with starting experience.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Darnell Savage signs with Steelers after medical delay
Continue reading...
