The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t spend a lot of time addressing the outside linebacker position this offseason. They did re-sign Anthony Chickillo in addition to picking up Bud Dupree’s fifth-year option, but that was about maintaining what is. The only high-profile addition was Sutton Smith, a sixth-round pick who is also working in the offensive backfield. They even released Keion Adams, a 2017 seventh-round pick who has been in the organization in some capacity for the past two years.
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