Jamel Dean Joins Steelers on Three-Year, $36.75M Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million contract. Dean, formerly of the Buccaneers, allowed an opponent passer rating of just 47.7 in 2025, the best among cornerbacks playing at least 50% of snaps. His versatility in both press and off-coverage makes him a perfect schematic fit for defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’s flexible coverage concepts, providing the Steelers with a lockdown presence in the secondary.