It sounds like the Pittsburgh Steelers will be adding another free agent linebacker to their offseason roster.
According to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio, the Steelers are expected to sign linebacker Genard Avery to a one-year deal.
Avery, a Memphis product, was originally selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
To date, Avery has registered 101 total tackles in 53 games played. He has 7.5 career sacks with 11 tackles resulting in losses.