Steelers sign safety Darnell Savage to one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran safety Darnell Savage to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Savage, a former first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, joins the team after stints with the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills. He recorded his best season in 2020, totaling 75 tackles and four interceptions. In a corresponding move, the Steelers waived defensive back Makari Paige, who had recently joined the team after going undrafted in 2025.
- •Savage played 97 games with 83 starts in his NFL career.
- •He was released by the Jaguars after one season into a three-year deal.
- •The Steelers' safety room now includes DeShon Elliott and Jaquan Brisker.
- •Paige was waived following his brief tenure with the team.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Sign 7-Year NFL Safety To Bolster Secondary
"Pittsburgh signs a former first-round pick to a one-year deal.
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