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Steelers roster spotlight: Can Jamel Dean become an All-Pro?
Steelers roster spotlight: Can Jamel Dean become an All-Pro?
Jamel Dean was arguably the Pittsburgh Steelers' most significant signing this offseason, and he could be in store for his first All-Pro selection in 2026.
From now to the start of the regular season, we at Steelers Wire will be analyzing every player on the roster. Here's a look at Dean and what could be in store for his 2026 season.
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Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Brett Davis, Brett Davis-Imagn Images)Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, at New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Brian Fluharty, Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images)Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)Week 4: Thursday Night Football, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Barry Reeger, Barry Reeger-Imagn Images)Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, at New Orleans Saints, 9:30 a.m. ET (Paris)
(SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network, SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network)Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Jeff Lange, Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)Week 9: Bye week
(Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images)Week 10: Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
(Sam Greene/The Enquirer, Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
(Bill Streicher, Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)Week 12: Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3:00 p.m. ET (Black Friday Game)
(Ron Chenoy, Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)Week 13: Sunday Night Football, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)Week 14: Monday Night Football, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)Week 16: TBD, vs. Carolina Panthers, TBD
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Philip G. Pavely, Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports)Week 18: TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
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Week 18: TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)Career with the Steelers
Dean signed a three-year deal worth $36.75 million with the Steelers after seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which he recorded 359 combined tackles, 61 passes defended, three forced fumbles, and 11 interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
What's next in 2026?
Playing alongside a loaded cornerback room featuring Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey, Dean has a legitimate opportunity to reach All-Pro status for the first time in his career in 2026.
Dean possesses a rare blend of size and 4.3 speed. This is arguably the best defensive roster he's every played on and if there were ever a year to earn a few personal accolades, it would be with this impressive supporting cast in Pittsburgh.
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