The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to add Jamel Dean to their secondary on Monday, presumably sticking the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback opposite budding star Joey Porter Jr.
The details of Dean's deal with Mike McCarthy's team were reported on Tuesday morning.
According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson , Dean will have a three-year deal that pays out $36.75 million, $12 million of which is guaranteed through a signing bonus. Dean will make $1.5 million during the first year of his contract, $8 million during the second and $11.25 million during the third. He'll also receive a $4 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2027 league year.
According to Pro Football & Sports Network, Dean had a 46.9 passer rating allowed last season, the best in the NFL. Dean edged out now-former Steelers coverman James Pierre (52.8), who decided to leave to join the Minnesota Vikings in free agency on Monday.
Dean allowed just one touchdown reception last season after not giving one up all of 2024. Only 46.3% of his passes thrown his way hit their mark last season.
Dean, who will turn 30 in October, spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Buccaneers, starting 77 games during that span.
The Steelers also brought back Asante Samuel Jr . on Monday. He played in six games last season, starting three. He had an interceptions and 10 combined tackles.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Contract Details Revealed for Steelers Deal with Jamel Dean
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