Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active in free agency. In addition to signing Aaron Rodgers, one of their main goals was to strengthen the secondary with names like Darius Slay and Jalen Ramsey.
That’s why, during the start of training camp, one of the questions for Tomlin was what role Ramsey will have, considering he already has Slay and Joey Porter Jr. at the cornerback position. Many rumors point to possible rotations or to Ramsey playing at safety. Here’s what the head coach had to say about the situation.
“We’re going to start him regardless (laughs). Where we move him around really depends on what offenses are doing. Make no mistake, those top three corners, they’re going to be on the field. I don’t care what offenses come out in. When you got guys like Jaylen Ramsey, Darius Slay and Joey Porter, we can match up and play man-to-man versus anyone. That’s what’s exciting to us. Really excited about the talent we acquired, especially at the cornerback position.”
What team does Jalen Ramsey play for in 2025?
Jalen Ramsey will play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 season after a surprising trade with the Miami Dolphins. Mike Tomlin acknowledged that they’ve been following Ramsey since he entered the NFL in 2016.
“He’s a football player first and a positional player second. When he came out in the draft, I think he was the number one safety on our board as well as the number one corner on our board. I think that speaks to his versatility. His tape has done nothing but solidify that perspective that we had on him since he’s been in the league. He has an appetite for it all and I think that’s why we were excited about him when he came out and that’s why we continue to have that level of excitement about him.”
Despite Ramsey’s arrival, the Steelers still have room in the salary cap to pursue a safety, and in recent days, the possibility of signing Justin Simmons has gained momentum. For now, it’s unclear whether that’s the plan or if they will rely on Ramsey in that position.