The Pittsburgh Steelers have three players they should ink to deals following rookie minicamp.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers closed their 2024 rookie minicamp and are now ready to begin finalizing their 90-man roster and heading toward OTAs and mandatory minicamp. But before they shut the books on this year's tryout class, they should ink three players to deals.The first is Jonathan Ward. The former Arizona Cardinal and Tennessee Titan impressed during both days of camp, showing off his speed and power during individual drills.
Instead, they'll use the time to find diamonds in the rough. Ward is still just 26 and has 42 games of experience, with the ability to play special teams as well. Pittsburgh should see what they have in the veteran back this summer.The Steelers need a slot cornerback and even if Beanie Bishop is the next great undrafted free agent, no team wants to go into training camp without a veteran to occupy a position. If Joey Porter Jr.
Averett is a long-time starter in this league and even if he hit a point of having to re-prove himself for teams, he's got the ability to be a contributor. Worst case scenario, it doesn't work out. Best case scenario, the Steelers just found their third starting cornerback when no one else was looking at him.The Steelers may not view Williams as a player who could make the 53-man roster, but there's plenty of logic behind keeping him around for camp.
The easiest players to bring onto the practice squad if you need depth are local players. And after six years of getting to know Williams, he'd easily be the smoothest transition onto the practice squad - or active roster - if the team needed to make a call during the season. You aren't going to do that with players you got accustumed to for three days. You will do that with players who spent the summer learning the playbook. Williams makes a lot of sense as a guy Pittsburgh should keep around. If he works out and becomes a steal, great. If he doesn't, they have an in-season option off the free agency market.Noah is the Publisher for All Steelers, Inside the Panthers and Inside the Penguins , and is the host of All Steelers Talk .
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Las Angeles Chargers Sign Former Pittsburgh Steelers OLBThe Pittsburgh Steelers will not be bringing back their former first-round pick.
Read more »
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Fifth Rookie to DealThe Pittsburgh Steelers ink another rookie to their first NFL contract.
Read more »
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Sixth-Round Pick Ryan WattsThe Pittsburgh Steelers signed another rookie draft pick to his first NFL deal.
Read more »
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Third-Round Pick Roman WilsonThe Pittsburgh Steelers have locked down Roman Wilson's first contract.
Read more »
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign First RookieThe Pittsburgh Steelers have inked their first rookie of the 2024 class.
Read more »
Veteran CB Taking Advantage of Opportunity With Pittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers have an experience cornerback who's standing out at rookie minicamp.
Read more »