The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached an agreement with cornerback Jamel Dean on a three-year contract, according to reports from Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The deal is worth a total of $36.75 million over the three-year duration. The agreement was finalized by Dean’s agent, Erik Burkhardt of Roc Nation Sports, as the Steelers move quickly to bolster their defensive backfield.
Jamel Dean joins the Steelers after spending the first four seasons of his professional career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his tenure in Tampa, Dean established himself as a physical perimeter defender and played a key role in the team's victory in Super Bowl LV. Originally a third-round pick out of Auburn, Dean has consistently been ranked among the more reliable man-coverage cornerbacks in the league.
The addition of Dean provides the Steelers with a proven starter as they look to solidify their secondary. The $36.75 million investment represents a significant move for the Pittsburgh front office early in the signing period. Dean is expected to step into a primary role immediately within Mike Tomlin's defense.
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