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For once since the dawn of NFL free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers are active participants. There has been a flurry of internal signings and external agreements since the legal negotiation/tampering period started on Monday, March 14, and Heavy on Steelers is here to help you keep track of it all. Free agency officially begins Wednesday, March 16 at 4 p.m. eastern time.
We’ll update the list (most recent on top) as moves occur, so be sure to check back.
SIGNED
LB Genard Avery
On March 31, the Steelers signed linebacker Genard Avery to a one-year contract.
S Karl Joseph
The Steelers signed safety Karl Joseph to a one-year contract on March 31. Joseph appeared in two games for Pittsburgh in 2021.
PR/KR Gunner Olszewski
The Steelers signed All-Pro punt/kick returner Gunner Olszewski to a two-year contract on March 21. Per Spotrac, it’s worth $4.2 million, including a $1.235 million signing bonus, $1.235 million guaranteed, for an average annual salary of $2.1 million.
LB Myles Jack
(from Jacksonville Jaguars)
On March 17, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Myles Jack to a two-year, $16 million contract, including a $6.5 million signing bonus, $6.5 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8 million (per Spotrac).
A full-time starter since his second season, Jack has logged 513 tackles (19 for loss), 17 quarterback hits and 6.5 sacks — all with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s also contributed two forced fumbles, four fumbles recovered, three interceptions and two touchdowns.
In a corresponding move, the Steelers released Joe Schobert.
OL James Daniels
(from Chicago Bears)
The Steelers wisely bring over versatile offensive lineman James Daniels, a former teammate of quarterback Mitch Trubisky in Chicago.
On March 17, Pittsburgh signed Daniels to a three-year, $26.5 million contract, including an $8.75 signing bonus, $8.75 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8.83 million (per Spotrac).
Daniels, 24, did suffer a torn pec in 2020, Week 5, which sidelined him for the season, but he played in all games last and previous seasons.
C Mason Cole
(from Minnesota Vikings)
Center Mason Cole signed a three-year, $15.75 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for an average annual salary of $5.25 million (per Spotrac).
QB Mitch Trubisky
(from Buffalo Bills)
While the Steelers did not disclose financial terms, on Thursday, March 17, Mitch Trubisky signed a two-year, $14.20 million contract, including a $5.25 signing bonus and $5.25 guaranteed. It carries an average annual salary of $7.10 million (per Spotrac).
CB Levi Wallace
(from Buffalo Bills)
On Thursday, March 17, the Steelers signed cornerback Levi Wallace to a two-year $8 million contract, including a $2.965 million signing bonus, $2.965 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4 million (per Spotrac).
Wallace, 26, is a four-year starter with three interceptions in 2021 and two in each of the two previous seasons (including one against the Steelers in 2020).
Unfortunately, the Wallace acquisition is the nail in the coffin for Joe Haden.
Oh, and he’ll have to change his number. I have a feeling Minkah Fitzpatrick has dibs on No. 39.
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Re-Signed
CB Ahkello Witherspoon
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon to a two-year contract on March 25. Financial terms have not yet been disclosed.
S Miles Killebrew
On March 15, safety Miles Killebrew signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $2 million (per Spotrac).
DT Montravius Adams
The Steelers re-signed defensive lineman Montravius Adams on March 22. Per Spotrac, it’s a two-year, $5 million contract.
Adams, 26, gives the Steelers another option at nose tackle with Tyson Alualu returning from an ankle injury that caused him to miss most of the 2021 season.
OT Chuks Okorafor
On March 14, offensive tackle Chuks Okorafor signed a three-year, $29.25 million contract, including a $9.25 million signing bonus, $9.25 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9.75 million (per Spotrac).
At first glance, it’s a highly lucrative contract for a player who underperformed in 2021. However, should Okorafor continue on that path, Spotrac notes a potential contractual out in 2023 with a dead cap hit of $6.167 million.
Expect Pittsburgh to draft an offensive tackle next month since it doesn’t appear they’ll do so in free agency.
CB Arthur Maulet
On March 14, cornerback Arthur Maulet signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $1 million signing bonus, $1 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1.91 million (per Spotrac).
Tendered
LB Marcus Allen
According to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network, Marcus Allen signed his original-round, one-year tender worth $2.54 million on April 14.
OL J.C. Hassenauer
Offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer signed his one-year exclusive rights tender on April 12, the team announced. The deal is worth $895,000, according to Over the Cap.
LB Robert Spillane
Robert Spillane signed his one-year restricted free agent tender on March 8. Spillane will make $2.43 million in 2022 backing up Devin Bush and Myles Jack.
Free Agents
The former Steelers below are currently free agents. Their status will be updated as they re-sign with Pittsburgh or sign with a new team.
Quarterbacks
Josh Dobbs (signed with Cleveland Browns)
Wide Receivers
JuJu Smith-Schuster (signed with Kansas City Chiefs)
James Washington (signed with Dallas Cowboys)
Ray-Ray McCloud (signed with San Fransisco 49ers)
Cornerbacks
Joe Haden
DeMarkus Acy
Tight Ends
Eric Ebron
Guards
Trai Turner
Safeties
Terrell Edmunds
Centers
B.J. Finney
Running Backs
Kalen Ballage
Defensive Tackles
Demarcus Christmas
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