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Pittsburgh Steelers Lose Veteran Starter To Denver Broncos For 2024 Season

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 4/22/24

A key member of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 defense is set to sign with the Denver Broncos, pending a visit on Monday. The Steelers lost several significant members of their secondary before free agency when they released safety Keanu Neal and cornerback Patrick Peterson.

The Pittsburgh Steelers let Levi Wallace walk to free agency

One under-the-radar move the Steelers made this offseason was letting Levi Wallace head to free agency. Wallace made 18 starts during the 2022-23 seasons with Pittsburgh. He recorded 38 total tackles, 24 passes defensed, and six interceptions during that time.

Wallace is set to sign with the Denver Broncos

According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, Wallace will visit with the Broncos on Monday. He is set to sign a one-year deal with the Broncos.

The #Broncos are hosting FA CB Levi Wallace on a visit today, and sources say he’s expected to sign a 1-year deal with Denver if all goes well. The former #Bills and #Steelers starter had plenty of options, but wanted to play for DC Vance Joseph. A key add before the draft. pic.twitter.com/yHQuYqS8oR

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 22, 2024

Wallace went from the practice squad to being a starter

Wallace was a standout at Alabama, where he helped the team win two National championships. He went undrafted in 2018 but signed with the Buffalo Bills before the 2018 season. He went from starting his rookie season on the practice squad to ending as a starter.

Per Pro Football Focus, Wallace earned a 57.8 overall grade for his play in the 2023 season.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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