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sports2 years ago

Myles Jack's Surprise Retirement Shakes NFL

Linebacker Myles Jack has retired from football, informing the Philadelphia Eagles of his decision. Jack, who spent five years with the Jacksonville Jaguars before playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 and signing with the Eagles recently, mentioned considering trade school before joining the team. Despite a knee issue that caused him to fall out of the first round of the draft, Jack had an impressive NFL career, playing through the injury and earning a significant contract extension.

sports2 years ago

Steelers Release Myles Jack Following Elandon Roberts Signing

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebackers Elandon Roberts and Cole Holcomb in the first day of NFL free agency, while cutting starting inside linebacker Myles Jack to create cap space. The team also restructured safety Minkah Fitzpatrick's contract to create additional cap space. Roberts and Holcomb are both known for their ability to stop the run, but not for their pass coverage skills.

sports2 years ago

Steelers bolster linebacker corps with Roberts and Holcomb signings.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to a two-year deal and released Myles Jack to clear salary cap space. Roberts, who played for the Miami Dolphins last season, had a team-high 107 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Jack led the Steelers with 104 tackles in his lone season with the team but was limited by a groin injury. The Steelers have now added Roberts and Cole Holcomb to their inside linebacker position, while Devin Bush remains a free agent.

sports2 years ago

Steelers bolster linebacker corps with Roberts and Holcomb signings.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebackers Elandon Roberts and Cole Holcomb in the first day of NFL free agency, while cutting starting inside linebacker Myles Jack to create cap space. The team also restructured safety Minkah Fitzpatrick's contract to create additional cap space. Roberts and Holcomb are expected to start alongside each other, with Roberts also potentially filling in on special teams. Neither player is known for their pass coverage, but both excel at stopping the run.

sports2 years ago

Steelers Bolster Linebacker Corps with Signing of Elandon Roberts

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to a two-year deal and will release linebacker Myles Jack. Roberts, who played under new Vikings DC Brian Flores in Miami, started every game for the Dolphins last year and recorded a career-high 107 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Jack, who signed a two-year, $16MM deal with the Steelers in 2022, made 104 tackles last season. The Steelers are making significant changes at linebacker, with Robert Spillane signing with the Raiders and Devin Bush visiting the Seahawks.

sports2 years ago

Steelers bolster linebacker corps with Roberts signing and Holcomb agreement.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Dolphins linebacker Elandon Roberts to a two-year deal while releasing inside linebacker Myles Jack. Roberts recorded career highs with 107 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 17 games last season. He joins a Steelers linebacking corps that also features Cole Holcomb, T.J. Watt, and Alex Highsmith. The Steelers have also signed Patrick Peterson and Nate Herbig in free agency and will likely address other positions in the upcoming draft.