{
  "id": 13466652,
  "title": "3-Time All-Pro Jalen Ramsey Admits ‘Disconnect’ Inside Steelers Secondary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/3-time-all-pro-jalen-ramsey-admits-disconnect-inside-steelers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:43:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/3-time-all-pro-jalen-ramsey-admits-disconnect-inside-steelers-secondary-12550650"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Steelers' cornerback Jalen Ramsey, a three-time AP NFL All-Pro, expressed dissatisfaction with the teaching methods used to integrate new signings Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terell Smith into the team's secondary. Speaking on October 9, Ramsey criticized the approach of handing them a playbook and expecting immediate understanding. Instead, he emphasized the importance of practice and gameplay together, stating that the best teams he has been part of are player-led. The comment drew comparisons to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has also highlighted the value of player-led teams. Despite the criticism, Ramsey quickly clarified on social media that he respects the coaching staff and maintains a positive relationship. The new cornerbacks have not appeared in a regular-season game since 2024 due to injuries, leaving a gap in the Steelers' defense. After trading Joey Porter Jr. to Dallas, Pittsburgh sought additional talent, signing Murphy-Bunting and Smith, both of whom are still recovering from injuries. Strong safety DeShon Elliott, who had knee surgery, remains on injured reserve, and Ramsey is questionable with a fractured wrist for the upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts. Pittsburgh has started 14 defensive backs in 21 regular-season games so far, which does not include rookies Daylen Everette and Robert Spears-Jennings, who are expected to start in the upcoming match. The Colts, Ramsey's next opponent, have been performing poorly with 27th in passing yards and 31st in net yards per pass attempt, recording only three passing touchdowns.",
  "summary": "Jalen Ramsey weighed in on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ revamped secondary, and one word from his answer is drawing attention.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Jalen Ramsey Sheds Light on Steelers 'Disconnect' Amid Secondary Changes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/jalen-ramsey-sheds-light-on-steelers-disconnect-amid-secondary-changes",
        "published": "2026-10-09T21:18:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}