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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Darnell Savage to a league minimum contract.
The Pittsburgh Steelers found safety depth in former first-round pick Darnell Savage late on Tuesday night. Savage also came for a bargain price.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the Steelers agreed to a 1-year deal with Savage. Over the Cap, per Steelers Depot, added the contract will have a base salary of $1.3 million.
That’s the league minimum for the 2026 season.
Savage will also receive a $187,500 signing bonus and possess about a $1.26 cap hit for 2026.
Just two years ago, Savage was a starting safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last year, he appeared in 12 contests for the Jaguars, Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills.
The Green Bay Packers selected Savage at No. 21 overall in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent his first five seasons with the Packers before joining the Jaguars in 2024.
In 2025, Savage registered 18 combined tackles, three pass defenses and one forced fumble.