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NFL News: Mike Tomlin confirms who will be Steelers’ top cornerback between Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr

Mike Tomlin has finally made his call. After speculation over who would step up as the Steelers' top cornerback, the head coach has confirmed whether Jalen Ramsey or Joey Porter Jr. will lead the secondary.

Mike Tomlin leading the Pittsburgh Steelers during preseason
Ā© Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesMike Tomlin leading the Pittsburgh Steelers during preseason

Mike Tomlin seems to have already made a final decision on who will be his top cornerback on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The head coach was asked about the conversations that take place inside the building when players like Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., or Darius Slay are assigned to cover the opposing team’s WR1. For example, Mike Evans during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

ā€œThere are not a whole lot of conversations. Jaylen’s going to get it (laughs). Some people may hate it and I love that competitive spirit in the collective, but I think it’s already been decided.ā€

Aiming to win the Super Bowl, one of the positions the Steelers decided to strengthen in free agency was cornerback. For that reason, general manager Omar Khan let go of Minkah Fitzpatrick to bring in Jalen Ramsey through that trade, and a few weeks ago, he had already signed Darius Slay, who was a champion last season with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Who is Steelers’ top cornerback?

Jalen Ramsey is the top cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, something officially confirmed by Mike Tomlin. There had been some uncertainty about who would hold that spot on the depth chart, considering other names like Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay.

In fact, a reporter asked Tomlin if the player who complained about not facing Mike Evans was Porter. ā€œYou can name whoever you want to name. You know, competitive young people want the matchup, but it’s already been decided.ā€

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