Having the ability to play in three-safety looks in today’s NFL while still being able to adequately defend the run is key. The Pittsburgh Steelers tried to do that at times late in the 2024 season with Minkah Fitzpatrick, DeShon Elliott and Damontae Kazee, but it didn’t work all that well due to some struggles from Kazee.
Now, they believe they have the proper piece in place after the signing of veteran Juan Thornhill this offseason.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who spoke to reporters Monday from the league’s owners meeting, praised Thornhill and stated the Steelers are very familiar with him having played against him in Kansas City and Cleveland all these years.