Steelers Shake Things Up: Jalen Ramsey Expected to Take Snaps at Safety in 2025 Season

 

PITTSBURGH — In a surprising twist to the Steelers’ defensive blueprint, six-time Pro Bowler and former All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey is expected to take significant snaps at safety this upcoming 2025 NFL season, team sources reveal. The strategic shift underscores Pittsburgh’s intent to unlock Ramsey’s elite versatility and maximize defensive flexibility under head coach Mike Tomlin.

 

Ramsey, who signed with the Steelers in free agency after a brief but impactful stint with the Miami Dolphins, brings a rare combination of size, intelligence, and playmaking ability. While he has dominated as a lockdown corner for most of his career, the move to safety signals a potential evolution in his role—allowing him to impact the game from the middle of the field and capitalize on his elite football IQ.

 

“We’re putting him in position to lead and disrupt from all over the secondary,” said defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. “His instincts are off the charts. Safety gives him the chance to be even more of a playmaker.”

 

The Steelers’ secondary, already anchored by Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joey Porter Jr., now becomes one of the most dangerous and dynamic units in the NFL. With Ramsey roaming deep and occasionally shifting down into the box, the Steelers plan to unleash complex coverage schemes and disguise blitzes that could overwhelm opposing quarterbacks.

 

Ramsey has reportedly embraced the move. “I’ll do whatever it takes to win. Safety, corner, nickel—I’m all in,” he told reporters during minicamp.

 

This marks a bold step in Ramsey’s career, potentially extending his longevity and reinforcing Pittsburgh’s commitment to a top-tier defense. As the Steelers gear up for a fierce AFC North battle, all eyes will be on how the star defender transitions into his hybrid role—and whether this calculated gamble becomes the Steelers’ X-factor on their road to championship contention.