Steelers host Jordan Whitehead for potential defensive addition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:21 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers met with defensive back Jordan Whitehead on Thursday, as they consider strengthening their secondary before the season begins. Whitehead, a local product from Monaca, Pennsylvania, previously played at Pitt and won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has started 101 games in his seven NFL seasons, most recently accumulating 79 tackles and three pass defenses last season. The Steelers also brought in another defensive back, Eric Scott, for a visit.
- •Steelers hosted Jordan Whitehead for a visit on July 30.
- •Whitehead is a local athlete from Monaca, Pennsylvania.
- •He has seven NFL seasons and 101 career starts.
- •Last season, Whitehead recorded 79 tackles and three pass defenses.
- •Steelers also met with defensive back Eric Scott.
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