The Pittsburgh Steelers made an uncharacteristic splash during free agency by signing LB Patrick Queen to a three-year deal worth $41 million, the largest free agent contract the franchise has ever given out. Signing Queen filled a key position of need for Pittsburgh, addressing inside linebacker with a young, athletic, and productive player worth a quality investment after Pittsburgh had struck out on a handful of attempts to replace Ryan Shazier after he suffered a career-ending injury in 2017.
Queen was asked about the similarities between him and Shazier during Steelers OTAs.
“He flies to the ball… heavy hitter,” Queen said via video from Post-Gazette Sports’ YouTube channel.