For some Pittsburgh Steelers fans, but certainly not for all, inside linebacker L.J. Fort is a bit of a ‘one that got away’ player. Especially when taken in the context of his time here, there are those who believe that he didn’t get the opportunities that he should have in terms of playing time when he was here, when there were injuries that created openings.
He spent four years in Pittsburgh before signing a modestly healthy contract in free agency with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019. That didn’t last long, released within the first year of the deal, but he’s since caught on with the Baltimore Ravens, playing in 26 games and starting 16.