Steelers Sign Darnell Savage to One-Year Deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their secondary depth late Tuesday night by signing veteran safety Darnell Savage to a one-year contract, this according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The deal is a guaranteed $1.4875 million.
Savage was a former first round selection of the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 draft out of the University of Maryland.
The first five seasons of Savage’s NFL career was spent with the Packers, His best year came in 2020, where he put up career-highs in interceptions (4) and pass deflections (12).
Savage cashed in as a free agent in March of 2024, when he agreed to sign a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars worth $21.75 million.
After just one season in Jacksonville, Savage was released by the Jaguars on September 16th.
A week later on September 22nd, the Washington Commanders brought in Savage. He played eight games with the Commanders, before requesting his release on December 4th.
It was on December 6th that the Buffalo Bills claimed Savage off waivers. He appeared in two games.
Savage has experience at both safety spots, so he should be the backup free safety to presumably Jalen Ramsey and a reserve strong safety to DeShon Elliott.