The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing CB Anthony Averett, a former Baltimore Raven who tried out during rookie minicamp. The veteran defender comes into a locker room full of familiar faces, particularly those from Alabama. During his time there, he played with, for example, Patrick Queen and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
In Queen’s case, however, they also played together in Baltimore. They were on the other side of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rivalry with the Ravens. But like Queen, who signed this offseason as a free agent, Averett is ready to embrace the antagonist role.
“I want to be that villain.