The pittsburgh steelers are in need of a backup in place of minkah fitzpatrick, and they need a veteran who can change the team’s defense’s dynamic, and their best bet has arrived on the open market. Eddie jackson, a two-time pro bowler and former all-pro, has been released by the chicago bears. He’s expected to enter free agency at the age of 30 and should have offers from several clubs on the table. But if he’s thinking about the super bowl, the steelers are in consideration, and if they’re thinking about getting a top-tier safety, jackson is on their minds.
Jackson has five interceptions and two forced fumbles in the last two years. Over the course of his career, he has seen a 61% and 60% increase in competition, with a career average of 59.76%. He has also accumulated 15 career interceptions, ten forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, and six touchdowns. Damontae kazee and keanu neal are currently serving as steelers’ safeties next to fitzpatrick. If patrick peterson isn’t released as a cap casualty, he could also be an option. With neal’s dead cap less than $1 million and kazee being a very strong number three, pittsburgh should have a smooth transition.
Jackson is the best-case scenario for this safety room, and it could be the solution pittsburgh has been looking for as a running mate alongside fitzpatrick.
