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Report: Steelers Made Play To Sign LB Leighton Vander Esch

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ inside linebacker room is looking pretty empty right now, losing Robert Spillane to the Las Vegas Raiders while Devin Bush and Marcus Allen are set to officially become free agents tomorrow afternoon. But the team tried to add a veteran to the group in Dallas’ Leighton Vander Esch. He’s re-signing with the Cowboys but according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater, the Steelers showed interest.

Houston Texans made a last minute push and the Steelers were also in play

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 14, 2023

Vander Esch signed a two-year, $11 million deal to remain in Dallas.