8 years after almost connecting with the Steelers on draft night, Jabrill Peppers happy he has now

September 10, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Shown while playing for the New England Patriots during a game two seasons ago at Acrisure Stadium, safety Jabrill Peppers formally joined the Pittsburgh Steelers for practice on Wednesday.

Separately and on consecutive days this week, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and veteran NFL safety Jabrill Peppers acknowledged they had eyes for each other during the lead-up to the 2017 draft.