Joe Haden Suggests Steelers Use Jalen Ramsey in Slot or Safety Role The Pittsburgh Steelers face decisions about how to best utilize Jalen Ramsey, a veteran cornerback whose career is entering its final stages. At 32 years old, Ramsey has begun to show signs of age, particularly in his ability to cover elite wide receivers. However, former Steelers cornerback Joe Haden, now a free agent, believes the team should consider moving Ramsey to a different role to maximize his strengths. Speaking on the Deebo & Joe podcast, Haden emphasized the importance of adapting Ramsey’s position. “I would have him at free safety or slot,” he said. “He’s still gonna be able to guard tight ends now because the speed isn’t there at corner. At the outside, you’ve got to be young; you’ve still got to be able to run.” Haden’s co-host, James Harrison, and podcast guest Ben Roethlisberger both endorsed the idea of moving Ramsey to the slot. Roethlisberger, reflecting on his time as a quarterback, added, “I like Ramsey in the slot, too. As a quarterback, he makes me more nervous in the slot … because of his mind.” He highlighted Ramsey’s cerebral approach to the game, noting that his ability to read plays and disrupt offenses makes him a valuable asset in the slot. “I also like him in there because I think you can blitz him more,” Roethlisberger said. “You can put him on a tight end and say, ‘I don’t want that tight end to touch the ball.’” Ramsey, an eight-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro, has already demonstrated his versatility. Last season, he split time between the slot, boundary, and safety positions, eventually moving full-time to safety.#pittsburgh_steelers #jalen_ramsey #joe_haden #james_harrison #ben_roethlisberger
