A crucial element of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2023 defense is set to sign with the Denver Broncos, pending a visit on Monday.
The Steelers lost many key secondary players before free agency, including safety Keanu Neal and cornerback Patrick Peterson.
The Pittsburgh Steelers let Levi Wallace walk to free agency
The Steelers made one under-the-radar move this offseason by allowing Levi Wallace to enter free agency. Wallace made 18 starts for Pittsburgh in 2022-23. He had 38 total tackles, 24 passes defensed, and six interceptions during that period.
Wallace is set to sign with the Denver Broncos
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Wallace will meet with the Broncos on Monday. He is likely to sign a one-year contract 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.
Wallace received a 57.8 overall rating from Pro Football Focus for his performance in the 2023 season.
