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Back to EpisodesSteelers Sign Jamel Dean: Smart Move, Low Risk
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million contract. The deal, agreed upon during the NFLs legal tampering window, is structured to minimize risk for the Steelers. Deans cap hit starts at $5.5 million in 2026, with a four-year maximum of $16 million. If cut after year one, only $8 million in dead money would remain. Despite turning 30 next year and dealing with injuries, Deans acquisition strengthens the Steelers secondary without long-term financial commitment.
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