A key member of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 defense is set to sign with the Denver Broncos, pending a visit on Monday. The Steelers lost several significant members of their secondary before free agency when they released safety Keanu Neal and cornerback Patrick Peterson.
The Pittsburgh Steelers let Levi Wallace walk to free agency
One under-the-radar move the Steelers made this offseason was letting Levi Wallace head to free agency. Wallace made 18 starts during the 2022-23 seasons with Pittsburgh. He recorded 38 total tackles, 24 passes defensed, and six interceptions during that time.
Wallace is set to sign with the Denver Broncos
According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, Wallace will visit with the Broncos on Monday. He is set to sign a one-year deal with the Broncos.
Wallace went from the practice squad to being a starter
Wallace was a standout at Alabama, where he helped the team win two National championships. He went undrafted in 2018 but signed with the Buffalo Bills before the 2018 season. He went from starting his rookie season on the practice squad to ending as a starter.
Per Pro Football Focus, Wallace earned a 57.8 overall grade for his play in the 2023 season.
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