The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former New York Giants safety Makari Paige following the release of Cory Trice Jr. Paige played college football at Michigan from 2020 to 2024, recording 135 tackles and three interceptions.
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Steelers signed Makari Paige after releasing Cory Trice Jr.
Paige previously played for the New York Giants.
He recorded 135 tackles and three interceptions at Michigan.
The signing was announced on Wednesday.
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Steelers sign former Giants safety after Cory Trice Jr. release
On Wednesday, the Steelers announced the signing of ex-Giants safety Makari Paige, who signed with New York as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
From 2020 to 2024, Paige played with the Michigan Wolverines and recorded 135 combined tackles and three interceptions in his collegiate career.
After spending time on the Giants' practice squad during his rookie year, Paige has yet to make his NFL debut. But it isn't for a lack of talent, as Paige looked fantastic last preseason with New York.
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Who did the Steelers sign after releasing Cory Trice Jr.?
The Steelers signed former Giants safety Makari Paige.
What were Makari Paige's college statistics at Michigan?
During his time at Michigan from 2020 to 2024, Paige recorded 135 combined tackles and three interceptions.
When did the Steelers announce the signing of Makari Paige?
The Steelers announced the signing of Makari Paige on Wednesday.
What position does Makari Paige play?
Makari Paige plays as a safety.
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Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, at New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 4: Thursday Night Football, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, at New Orleans Saints, 9:30 a.m. ET (Paris)
Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 9: Bye week
Week 10: Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
Week 12: Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3:00 p.m. ET (Black Friday Game)
Week 13: Sunday Night Football, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
Week 14: Monday Night Football, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 16: TBD, vs. Carolina Panthers, TBD
Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET
Week 18: TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
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Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 4: Thursday Night Football, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET
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Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, at New Orleans Saints, 9:30 a.m. ET (Paris)
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Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 9: Bye week
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Week 10: Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
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Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Week 12: Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3:00 p.m. ET (Black Friday Game)
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Week 13: Sunday Night Football, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
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Week 14: Monday Night Football, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
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Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 16: TBD, vs. Carolina Panthers, TBD
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Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 18: TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
Paige now joins a loaded safety room featuring Jalen Ramsey, Jaquan Brisker, DeShon Elliott, and possibly Darnell Savage Jr., with hopes he could emerge as a potential depth piece.
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