Steelers release defensive back Makari Paige before minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran defensive back Makari Paige ahead of mandatory minicamp scheduled to begin on June 3. This move comes as the team has signed former Buffalo Bills safety Darnell Savage. Paige joined the Steelers on May 13 after previously being signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. The Steelers will also focus on contract negotiations with players Nick Herbig and Joey Porter Jr. during minicamp.
- •Steelers release Makari Paige who's set to begin minicamp June 3.
- •Team signs Darnell Savage from the Buffalo Bills.
- •Paige was an undrafted free agent signed on May 13.
- •Steelers are also negotiating contracts for Nick Herbig and Joey Porter Jr.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers release defensive back ahead of mandatory minicamp
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