Ramsey's Steelers Future: Slot Corner or Safety?

Jalen Ramsey's transition to the Pittsburgh Steelers has not met expectations, as his athleticism has noticeably declined. This decline has led the team to explore repositioning him from outside cornerback, where he struggled, to the slot and even safety.

Heading into the 2026 season, the Steelers' recent free agency acquisitions of Jamel Dean and Asante Samuel Jr. strongly suggest Ramsey will not be utilized as an outside cornerback. These moves signal a clear intention to keep him in a slot role.

Further strengthening this outlook, the Steelers have also added Jaquan Brisker to bolster their safety position. With the upcoming draft heavily focusing on outside cornerbacks, Ramsey is expected to primarily fill the slot cornerback role.

Given his substantial contract, Ramsey is anticipated to see significant playing time as a slot defender and potentially as a safety on base downs. However, his high salary for this role raises questions about his overall value to the team.