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 opportun

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