Steelers consider moving Jalen Ramsey back to cornerback amid injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:57 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are evaluating a potential shift for Jalen Ramsey back to cornerback after injuries have impacted their secondary. With Joey Porter Jr. joining the Dallas Cowboys and Jamel Dean dealing with an ankle injury, the Steelers face limited options. Mark Kaboly, a veteran Steelers reporter, suggests that despite Ramsey's broken wrist, he could be the best solution for the cornerback position. Ramsey’s versatility was initially intended for use in various roles, but the team's current situation may necessitate a return to his original position. This comes as Ramsey played actively against the Cleveland Browns, indicating his willingness to contribute despite his injury.
- •Steelers deal with injuries in secondary, including Jamel Dean's ankle injury.
- •Joey Porter Jr. was traded to the Cowboys, leaving a gap in defense.
- •Mark Kaboly suggests moving Ramsey back to cornerback despite his wrist injury.
- •Ramsey was active against the Browns, sporting a cast on his wrist.
- •Steelers' other cornerbacks lack experience and consistency.
- 11:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Ramsey Could Be Steelers’ Answer at CB as Kaboly Calls for Defensive Shake-Up
"The Pittsburgh Steelers’ secondary has changed quickly, and the latest problem could force the Steelers to reconsider how it uses Jalen Ramsey. With Joey Porter Jr. now in the Dallas Cowboys and Jamel Dean dealing with an ankle injury, the team has fewer reliable options at cornerback. That has led longtime Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly […] The post Jalen Ramsey Could Be Steelers’ Answer at CB as Kaboly Calls for Defensive Shake-Up appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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