The Pittsburgh Steelers may still attempt to add a safety, however it is a less critical position than defensive line, wide receiver, cornerback, and running back. With Damontae Kazee entering free agency, Pittsburgh could still use a third safety even after signing DeShon Elliotta a season ago.
Based on Steelers legend Troy Polamalu, CBS thinks the Steelers should target Talanoa Hufanga.
After recording four interceptions, nine passes defensed, and two sacks in addition to 97 total tackles, Hufanga was selected an All-Pro in 2022. However, late in the 2023 season, he tore his ACL, they reported. With Hufanga and Minkah Fitzpatrick patrolling the secondary, can you image what Pittsburgh’s defense could accomplish?
The analysis’s flaw is that Elliott, who was probably playing at a Pro Bowl level in 2024, is not included. Despite his talent, Hufanga’s injury history is troubling, and he will start. However, the signing of Hufanga might be intriguing for three safety setups and provide the Steelers the opportunity to give opponents more unique looks.
The 49ers are short on salary space and still need to figure out how to pay Brock Purdy, so Hufanga, a former fifth-round pick out of USC, is probably going to depart.
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