Steelers' Mike Tomlin Confirms Organization's Interest In Defensive Help As Team Works Out Pair Of Intriguing Safeties

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently going through the trials and tribulations of a NFL season as the team has saw a handful of guys go down with an injury. Pittsburgh lost defensive lineman Daniel Ekuale to a torn ACL during the teams matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and the defense also lost DeShon Elliott as he went down with a knee injury as well. His injury isn't thought to be as serious, but he is expected to miss some time as he is considered week-to-week.

Elliott's absence is big for the Pittsburgh defense. The secondary has not been good as a whole during the 2025 season, but he has been a bright spot. He has some big shoes to fill, and the organization is getting started on that process as Head Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed during his press conference on Tuesday that the team is working out a pair of safeties in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

"We're also working out Vonn Bell and Eddie Jackson today." Tomlin said. "It's just a normal procedure for us on Monday and Tuesday, like it is for the other 31 teams. We're continually evaluating what's out there, and how we could potentially be better. If we sign them you'll hear about it."

Pittsburgh needs help at safety as the team is seriously weak at the position without Elliott. Eddie Jackson is a player who has been an All-Pro before and could show some production, and Vonn Bell has been a consistent player throughout his career.