The Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to bolster their depth at the outside linebacker position following the 2021 NFL Draft, during which they only came away with Quincy Roche in the sixth round, following an offseason that saw them lose six-year veteran starter Bud Dupree in free agency.
They finally found their answer a short time before training camp opened, signing three-time Pro Bowler Melvin Ingram to a one-year, $4 million contract, reportedly after they had previously pursued the services of Justin Houston, a similarly accomplished veteran. While formal roles are yet to be determined, he should see plenty of playing time, even with T.