PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers emerged from their season opener against the New York Jets unbeaten but not unscathed. Enter Jabrill Peppers . Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers are signing the veteran safety while starter DeShon Elliott recovers from a knee injury suffered in the first half against the Jets. Peppers, 29, became a free agent when he was cut by New England last month. Pittsburgh will be Peppers' fourth NFL stop following stints with Cleveland (2017-18), the New York Giants (2019-21) and the Patriots (2022-24). Tomlin pointed to Peppers' versatility in the secondary and his ability to be a difference-maker on special teams as major factors in the signing. “He's a football player first, a positional player second,” Tomlin said. Peppers could get an opportunity

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