Steelers release Makari Paige after signing Darnell Savage Jr
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers released cornerback Makari Paige following the signing of safety Darnell Savage Jr. on June 2, 2026. Paige, who was signed by the Steelers earlier this month, previously played college football at the University of Michigan and recorded notable stats during his collegiate career. The release comes as the Steelers continue to shape their roster ahead of offseason activities.
- •Steelers signed S Darnell Savage Jr. to a one-year contract.
- •Makari Paige recorded 135 tackles and three interceptions in college.
- •Paige was previously with the New York Giants before joining the Steelers.
- •The roster change occurred just before Steelers' offseason activities.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers release ex-Michigan DB after signing former first-round safety
"The Pittsburgh Steelers released former Michigan and New York Giants safety Makari Paige following the signing of Darnell Savage Jr.
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