The Pittsburgh Steelers’ OLB rotation is much healthier than where it was but the team was reportedly looking to add to the group. According to this tweet from the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson, veteran OLB Whitney Mercilus considered signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers before ultimately inking a deal with the Green Bay Packers.
Whitney Mercilus, joining Green Bay Packers, per a league source, also considered the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. https://t.co/nwW9WcqQaV
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 20, 2021
Merilus was released by the rebuilding Houston Texans earlier in the week.