Final grades for every Steelers free agent signing from 2022

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 20: Myles Jack #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a tackle during the first half of a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on August 20, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images) /

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Ahkello Witherspoon #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) /

Steelers signed Wallace and Witherspoon

Contract: 2 years, 8 million

Initial Grade: A-

Final Grade: Wallace- A; Witherspoon- F

I handed out identical grades for identical contracts, but the final grades are quite a bit different. Levi Wallace was a safe and dependable option for the Bills who would be a fine starter even if he lacked the potential to be a top coverage option. Ahkello Witherspoon was arguably the team’s best cover corner in 2021, so bringing him back could have been huge.

Witherspoon’s deal fell flat. While a starter early in the season, inconsistencies and eventually just poor play led to him taking a spot on the bench. While far from an elite player, James Pierre looked like a far better fit as his replacement.

Wallace was a little bit better than I thought he would be. He is a great second cornerback but lacks the traits to be a true top-cover guy on a team. For a cheap contract though, I think he more than earned it. Despite receiving identical deals, Wallace was the only one to earn the money while Witherspoon fell flat on his face.

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