The Pittsburgh Steelers picked up an impressive 27-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 after suffering a pair of disappointing losses in their previous two games. And yet, not everything went according to plan in this one, as star defensive back Jalen Ramsey ended up getting punished by the NFL for some of his actions in this game.
It’s been a bit of a hectic week for Ramsey, as head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that he will be moving from cornerback to safety for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. Before he can focus on his new role, though, Ramsey has to focus on a hefty fine he received from the league for a big hit he delivered to Michael Pittman Jr. last weekend.
Jalen Ramsey Receives Substantial Fine from NFL
Entering the 2025 campaign, expectations were high for the Steelers’ star-laden defense. Through eight games, though, the unit has struggled quite mightily. While they enjoyed a strong game in Week 9, this is a unit that has been incredibly reliant on forcing turnovers, which isn’t exactly a recipe for success.
Ramsey was picked up in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins over the summer, and the expectation was that he would lock down one side of the field for Pittsburgh at the cornerback position. The problem is that Ramsey has been a big part of the problem for the Steelers’ defense. On throws where Ramsey is the closest defender in coverage, he’s allowing a completion percentage of 70.2% and a passer rating of 105, both of which are the worst marks of his career.
Even with a big win in the books, Pittsburgh is looking for better results moving forward, which led to Ramsey’s move to safety. In Week 9, Ramsey struggled to hold up in coverage once again, and after allowing a completion to Pittman on one play, he delivered a big hit on him that was quickly ruled unnecessary roughness. Not only was Ramsey assessed a 15-yard penalty for the hit, but he has also been fined $17,389 by the league.
“Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey was fined $17,389 for this unnecessary roughness penalty against Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. last week,” Rob Gregson of A to Z Sports shared in a post on X.
Steelers Hoping for Better Results After Jalen Ramsey’s Position Change
GettyJalen Ramsey was fined for a big hit he delivered to Michael Pittman Jr. in the Steelers’ win over the Colts
It was clear when the Steelers acquired Ramsey that he was not the same player he once was earlier in his career. However, he’s taken a notable step back this season, which has made things even more difficult for the rest of the team’s secondary. Not only should the move to safety help him hold up better in coverage, but it’s also worth noting that the team is already shorthanded at this spot thanks to injuries.
Pittsburgh earned a big win over Indianapolis last weekend, but it will have its work cut out for it in Week 10, as the team has a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on its hands. With this contest set to take place on Sunday Night Football, kickoff for this highly anticipated matchup is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.
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