Steelers sign Darnell Savage after delay due to medical issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr. after a long delay caused by a medical issue. Savage's contract had been pending since March, waiting for him to heal and pass his physical. The team originally planned for his signing before drafting Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings, which could affect their strategy at the position. Savage, chosen 21st overall by the Green Bay Packers in 2019, brings experience as a rotational depth piece.
- •Darnell Savage signs with the Steelers on June 2, 2026.
- •Savage's signing was delayed due to an unresolved medical issue.
- •He joins the Steelers after previously playing for the Packers, Jaguars, Commanders, and Bills.
- •Pittsburgh selected safety Robert Spears-Jennings in the 2026 NFL Draft, complicating their plans.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers add former first-round pick after medical delay
"Darnell Savage finally joins the Steelers after a medical issue delayed his deal, adding veteran depth to Pittsburgh’s secondary.
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