With a significant need at the cornerback position entering free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers struck quickly at the official start of the new league year, landing both Darius Slay and Brandin Echols, adding two experienced, productive veterans to the room alongside the likes of young cornerbacks Joey Porter Jr., Cory Trice Jr., and Beanie Bishop Jr.
Slay is a well-known commodity, having put together a borderline Hall of Fame career. At 34 years old, he’s long in the tooth, but he’s coming off of a Super Bowl-winning season and will provide leadership and dependability in the secondary as the group looks to rebound after a tough 2024 season.