DAMONTAE KAZEE NEWS

Sees reduced role in 2024 Kazee finished the 2024 regular season with 31 tackles (22 solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception, over 15 games.

Impact Kazee started just one game this season after working mostly as a starter last year. Predictably, his numbers plummeted, though he still managed to record a pickoff for the fourth straight campaign. Kazee is set to become a free agent, and though he's been steady regardless of his role while with Pittsburgh, it's unclear if he'll be back with the Steelers next season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up eight tackles in start Kazee recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Steelers' loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact With DeShon Elliott (hamstring) out for Week 15, Kazee made his first start of the season and logged a season-best 80 percent of the defensive snaps. On the year, Kazee has 24 tackles (15 solo) and one interception as a third safety and special teamer.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Cincinnati Kazee (illness) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Kazee was unable to practice Thursday due to an illness, but he appears to no longer be under the weather after logging a full practice Friday. As a rotational safety this year, Kazee has logged 12 tackles (eight solo) and one interception across nine regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice due to illness Kazee (illness) didn't practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kazee didn't have a designation on Wednesday's estimated practice report, so his illness appears to have recently emerged. It's unclear at this point if the safety is at risk of missing Sunday's Week 13 game versus Cincinnati. Kazee has been used in a rotational role this season, as he hasn't logged more than 36 percent of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in any game so far.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Penalized for Blocking Browns Player So Long He Ended Up Sitting on Bench Pittsburgh’s Damontae Kazee blocked Mike Ford Jr. onto the bench. Literally.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Full practice Thursday Kazee (ankle) was a full participant at the Steelers' practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kazee is all set to return to the field in Week 8 after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. The 31-year-old could step into a starting role at strong safety with DeShon Elliott (back) banged up ahead of Pittsburgh's matchup versus the Giants on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for SNF Kazee (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Impact Kazee will be forced to miss a second straight game as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that he suffered ahead of the team's Week 5 matchup with the Cowboys. Terrell Edmunds and Miles Killebrew will likely see an uptick in usage again in Week 7 versus New York.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Kazee (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Burt reports.'

Impact Kazee is coming off his first missed game of the season and in danger of missing his second. His final status will depend on how his ankle is feeling closer to kickoff. Miles Killebrew and Terrell Edmunds would be candidates to back up DeShon Elliott at strong safety if Kazee is unable to get the green light.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers S Damontae Kazee downgraded to questionable vs. Jets The Pittsburgh Steelers downgraded safety Damontae Kazee to questionable for Sunday’s game against the visiting New York Jets.Kazee, who pre...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out against Raiders Kazee (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Pittsburgh's official site reports.

Impact Kazee will miss his first matchup of the season after hurting his ankle during pregame warmups last week against Dallas. The 5-foot-11 safety has eight tackles (seven solo) and one interception on the season, with the bulk of his field time being spent on special teams.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play at Raiders Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Kazee (ankle) is doubtful to play in Week 6 at Las Vegas, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Kazee suffered an ankle injury during pregame warmups before Sunday's tilt versus Dallas, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. It looks like he might have to sit out for at least one game as he deals with it. In his absence, Terrell Edmunds may see increased snaps.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Damontae Kazee Discusses Suspension, New Role With Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee didn’t think he should’ve been suspended but he’s more focused on getting back to work.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. clears concussion protocol, says he doesn't remember hit by Kazee

Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. did not appreciate the violence of a hit he took from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee until he saw video of the play

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tom Brady rips NFL QB play, defends suspended Steelers safety Damontae Kazee

Tom Brady criticized the state of quarterback play in the NFL and said it was partially to blame for the hit got Steelers safety Damontae Ka...

DECEMBER 18, 2023

NFL suspends Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for rest of season after hit vs. Colts

The NFL suspended Steelers safety Damontae Kazee without pay for the remainder of the season for what the league described as "repeated viol...

DECEMBER 18, 2023

NFL suspends Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season after illegal hit vs. Colts

The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee without pay for the remainder of the season for what the league described as “repeated violations” of rules designed...

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers safety Damontae Kazee ejected for hit that leaves Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. concussed

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee was ejected midway through the second quarter of Saturday’s game at Indianapolis for a hard hit on Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. The...

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Damontae Kazee's end-zone INT vs. Love ices Steelers' win Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee's end-zone INT vs. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love ices Steelers' win in Week 10 of the...

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Practices in full Tuesday Kazee (hand) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Kazee was an estimated limited participant for Monday's practice after sustaining a hand injury in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Jaguars. By practicing in full Tuesday, he should be good to for Thursday's game against the Titans and is expected to slot in as the starting strong safety with Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) ruled out for the contest.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags first INT, hurts hand in loss Kazee (hand) had five solo tackles and an interception in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Jaguars. He was estimated as a limited participant for Monday's practice, Teresa Varley of the...

Impact Kazee picked off Trevor Lawrence on a pass intended for Calvin Ridley that stopped the Jaguars' drive deep in Steelers territory. It's unclear when he sustained the hand injury in Sunday's game, but he was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's practice. With Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) already ruled out for Thursday's game against the Titans, Kazee is likely to slot in as the starting strong safety -- as long as he's healthy -- next to Keanu Neal at free safety.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' Damontae Kazee Gives Injury Update The Pittsburgh Steelers safety is set to miss some time.

JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers re-sign safety Kazee, tight end Gentry

A couple of familiar faces are staying in Pittsburgh

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to Steelers on two-year deal The Steelers re-signed Kazee to a two-year contract Tuesday, ESPN's Brooke Pryor reports.

Impact Kazee inked a one-year deal with the Steelers last offseason but missed the first eight games of the year on injured reserve with an arm issue. If Pittsburgh can't re-sign Terrell Edmunds in free agency, Kazee makes sense as a replacement next to Minkah Fitzpatrick. Kazee has made 53 career starts across six seasons with three different teams.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers need help on defense as free agency begins

The Pittsburgh Steelers need help along all three levels of the defense as free agency begins

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers' Damontae Kazee Fined for Week 10 Hit Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee was fined for a hit on Chris Olave.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM