While it was reported two weeks ago that the Pittsburgh Steelers were signing S Darnell Savage Jr., the team has yet to make it official. Pittsburgh officially signed S Jaquan Brisker later in the week, leading to some speculation that Savage won’t be coming to Pittsburgh. But agent Seth Katz told NFL insider Aaron Wilson that Savage still plans to play for Pittsburgh.
“Veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr. intends to sign with #Steelers, per veteran agent Seth Katz. Katz told @KPRC2 Savage is making preparations for 2026 season. ‘Darnell is looking forward to playing for the Steelers,’ Katz said,” Wilson wrote on Twitter.
Veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr. intends to sign with #Steelers, per veteran agent Seth Katz. Katz told @KPRC2 Savage is making preparations for 2026 season. 'Darnell is looking forward to playing for the Steelers,' Katz said. pic.twitter.com/7thdBzVXP3
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 25, 2026
Savage’s contract would likely be a veteran benefit deal, and he would compete for a spot on the 53-man roster. With the Steelers also signing Brisker and likely to draft a safety, Savage would be a depth piece and someone who has familiarity with Pittsburgh’s staff. He played under defensive backs coach Jason Simmons at the start of his career in Green Bay and for a stint last season with the Washington Commanders. In Washington, he also played under Joe Whitt Jr., then Washington’s defensive coordinator and currently Pittsburgh’s secondary coach.
Savage bounced around the league last season, playing for the Jaguars, Commanders and Bills. Prior to last season, he had been a steady presence in the secondary for the Packers and then the Jaguars. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly said earlier this week that the Savage hold-up was because the team was still going through medicals, but the deal was expected to get done.
That sounds like the most likely scenario, especially with Savage’s agent making it clear he still plans to sign with Pittsburgh. While it hasn’t been a traditional process, the Steelers still seem intent on bringing Savage in but just need to clear him 100% medically before he puts pen to paper to become a Steeler. Given that the deal isn’t likely to be financially lucrative, there’s no real incentive for either side to rush to get it signed.
While it still may not become official for a bit, it’s clear that Savage is still in the team’s plans and vice versa. We should see him in the Black and Gold sooner rather than later.
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