CB Jamel Dean signs 3-year deal with Steelers

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Fri 13th March, 13:03 2026
NFL: New York Jets at Tampa Bay BuccaneersSep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) runs an intercepted back for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed cornerback Jamel Dean to a three-year contract on Friday.

The team did not announce the terms, but Spotrac reported it is worth $36.75 million with $12 million guaranteed.

Dean has spent all seven of his NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.


The 29-year-old intercepted a career-high three passes last season, returning one 55 yards for a touchdown. In 14 games (all starts), Dean had 46 tackles, one sack, nine passes defensed and two forced fumbles.

He has played in 96 career games (77 starts) with 11 interceptions (two returned for TDs), 61 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He has 359 tackles.

Dean also has 10 playoff games to his credit and won Super Bowl LV with the Bucs.

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