When veteran punter Cameron Johnston, in the first year of his three-year deal he signed in free agency with the Pittsburgh Steelers, went down in the fourth quarter of the season opener on the road against the Atlanta Falcons, it was clear the Steelers were going to need to find a new punter for the season — and fast.
Many expected the Steelers to turn to a familiar face. Ultimately, that’s what they did.
Just not the familiar face many expected.
The Steelers ultimately signed veteran Corliss Waitman, reuniting with the former Steelers’ punter.