The Pittsburgh Steelers are still figuring some things out on the defensive side of the ball. That includes a plan for Jalen Ramsey, who bounced around the secondary a bit under the previous coaching staff in 2025. But to new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, keeping him versatile and moving around the secondary might be a good thing.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, definitely a chess piece. You\u2019re asking me a question now in April, and this league is so competitive. He\u2019s a good football player, I\u2019ll give you that. He\u2019s a good football player, and he happens to be a defensive back,\u201d Graham said Friday via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a>. \u201cThe thing that stood out to me, in the short time I spoke to him, is his energy. What you\u2019re going to find with out group, the goal is to be as multiple as possible, in terms of having multiple roles.\u201d<\/p>\n Ramsey started the 2025 season at cornerback, the Steelers hoping he\u2019d form a solid trio with Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay. Unfortunately, the latter struggled and was released midway through the season. While Porter played at a high level, Ramsey did have some limitations at the position and was moved to safety after injuries hit the back end of the Steelers\u2019 defense.<\/p>\n Considering the midseason adjustment Jalen Ramsey had to make, he did a solid job after transitioning to that spot. Some figured with his age \u2014 Ramsey turns 32 in October \u2014 the Steelers will keep him there in 2026 as well. But it doesn\u2019t sound like he\u2019ll have one permanent home in the secondary.<\/p>\n