PITTSBURGH (BLACK & GOLD NATION) — According to coach Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed a veteran presence in Jabril Peppers to their secondary as former New England Patriots safety was released from the Patriots organization.

Peppers, 28, became a free agent after being released in a surprise move during final roster cutdowns. A first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2017, he has also played for the New York Giants and Patriots across his eight-year NFL career.

The Michigan standout earned unanimous All-American honors in 2016 and was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Linebacker of the Year and Return Specialist of the Year before entering the league.

Peppers’ 2024 season was shortened by injuries, limiting him to just six games. He recorded 40 total t

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