You can forgive yourself for forgetting Buddy Johnson, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been trying to fix their linebackers for so long. A permanent state of rebuild has surrounded the position for the better part of a decade since Ryan Shazier’s injury. Every year, they come up with a new solution, but invariably need a new one a year later.
The Steelers drafted Buddy Johnson in the fourth round in 2021, hoping he could be part of that solution. He only lasted one season, however, failing to make the roster in 2022. Eventually, he found a home with the Dallas Cowboys during the 2023 season.