Steelers Fans Rejoice as Jabrill Peppers Signs After Surprise Release from Patriots – “Steel Curtain is BACK”

Jabrill Peppers was available to be signed after being released by the New England Patriots despite signing a 3-year deal.

Steelers Fans Rejoice as Jabrill Peppers Signs After Surprise Release from Patriots – “Steel Curtain is BACK”

Jabrill Peppers signs with Steelers (Image via Imago)

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not have a season last year after signing two quarterbacks to lead their team. This season, they have shifted their focus, and Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey, and a lot of other stars have come to do better in the playoffs. Now, they have added Jabrill Peppers to the mix.

The star safety was one of the rocks in the New England Patriots’ defense for the past 3 seasons. His performances saw him outplay an initial one-year bargain-basement deal, then he signed a two-year, $9 million contract ahead of the 2023 season.

Ahead of last season, he signed his largest deal yet, a three-year, $24 million deal that included $11.68 million in guaranteed money. However, first an arrest over domestic violence and substance possession cast a cloud on his future.

Even though he was acquitted in January, injuries then followed, and finally, the Patriots gave up on Jabrill Peppers and released him on the last day of roster cuts. Since then, the 29-year-old has been looking to sign elsewhere.

Former Patriots S Jabrill Peppers, a surprise release after cut-down day, is expected to sign with the Steelers. They’ve agreed to terms.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ signing the veteran safety is a good low-cost move as they receive a hard-hitting and versatile safety who can be used to plug in and play other positions whenever the need arises.

Moreover, he will be a welcome addition to the squad, looking to use their ferocity on defense to ease the burden off Aaron Rodgers and the offense. If the 41-year-old plays the way he did in the season-opener, and the defense holds up its end of the bargain, the Steelers could surprise many.

Jabrill Peppers’ signing excites Steelers fans

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a standout defensive line anchored by the recently extended TJ Watt and Cameron Heyward. They have a standout linebacker in Patrick Queen leading his group.

To help build their secondary, they brought in Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay. However, those were all expensive deals. Steelers fans believe signing Jabrill Peppers to a bargain-basement deal is one of the smartest decisions the franchise has made.

Even though the exact details of the deal are unclear, it is unlikely to hurt the team this season or next. Moreover, they get a safety who is hungry to prove it to the football world, which will help the team in the long run. Check out examples of those reactions below:

Jabrill Peppers joins a veteran secondary that has star power written all over it. However, there are concerns about whether they can keep up with the electric wideouts on opposing teams.

Jabrill Peppers joins at a time when starting safety DeShon Elliott will miss a couple of weeks due to an MCL sprain. By the time he returns, the former Patriots star will have enough time to make an impact.

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With Jabrill Peppers’ signing, the Pittsburgh Steelers have loaded up on defense. However, they need another stud receiver to play opposite DK Metcalf.

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Tyreek Hill could leave Miami Dolphins (Image via Imago)

Calvin Austin, Scotty Miller, and the rest of the receiver room are not yet there when it comes to becoming reliable every-down targets for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Last season, the mercurial QB’s war of words with former receiver Mike Williams led the wideout to seek a trade to the Steelers. To avoid such a situation developing, the franchise needs another brash receiver to gel with Rodgers.

After Tyreek Hill’s opening day meltdown, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio believes he could be a target for the Pittsburgh Steelers. It will not happen anytime soon, as the price will likely be sky-high. But Florio expects a move before the trade deadline.

If the Cheetah does end up in Steel City, Rodgers will have a bruising receiver on one side and a speedster capable of taking the top off. Combined with the retooled defense, the Steelers could become Super Bowl favorites.

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