Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 Free Agency Tracker
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Steelers offseason is already off to a big start, as the team looks to the future without superstars Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell.
KDKA will be updating this page with all the latest signings and other updates as the Steelers prepare for another exciting NFL season.
LATEST (5:01 p.m. Thursday, April 25)
The Steelers say they have waived tight end Bucky Hodges.
We have waived TE Bucky Hodges.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 25, 2019
(5:33 p.m. Tuesday, April 9)
The Steelers have signed another free agent to their roster.
Defensive lineman Casey Sayles signed a one-year contract.
We have signed DL Casey Sayles to a one-year contract.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/oZb2t3HiYN pic.twitter.com/QTcNtsKy54
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2019
Sayles was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He spent the 2017 NFL training camp with the Rams and the 2018 training camp with the Steelers before joining the Alliance of American Football's Birmingham Iron.
(4:33 p.m. Monday, April 8)
The Steelers have signed three free agents to their roster.
Cornerback Kameron Kelly, linebacker JT Jones and defensive tackle Winston Craig all signed one-year contracts.
We have signed CB Kameron Kelly, LB JT Jones and DT Winston Craig to one-year contracts.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/KnyKSRtBN5 pic.twitter.com/iUdeRSVV9j
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 8, 2019
Kelly spent the 2018 NFL training camp with the Dallas Cowboys before signing with the Alliance of American Football's San Diego Fleet.
Jones was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and spent the entire season on the team's practice squad. Jones spent the 2018 preseason with the Falcons before signing with the AAF's Atlanta Legends.
Craig spent the 2017 and 2018 preseasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before signing with the AAF's San Antonio Commanders.
(4:38 p.m. Friday, April 5)
The Steelers have signed two free agents to their roster.
Center J.C. Hassenauer and defensive back Jack Tocho were both signed to one-year contracts.
We have signed C J.C. Hassenauer and DB Jack Tocho to one-year contracts.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/qXqpWOuIh2 pic.twitter.com/V9jT8imkfA
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 5, 2019
Hassenauer spent parts of the 2018 NFL season on the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad before signing with the Alliance of American Football's Birmingham Iron.
Tocho was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft and spent the majority of the 2017 season on the Vikings' practice squad. In 2018, he spent the last several weeks of the season on the Washington Redskins' practice squad before signing with the Birmingham Iron in 2019.
(1:45 p.m. Monday, April 1)
The Steelers have released safety Morgan Burnett.
We have released S Morgan Burnett.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/nM99XiozS0 pic.twitter.com/TIsYb3blCq
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 1, 2019
(1:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 19)
The Steelers have officially signed free agent linebacker Mark Barron.
"We have signed LB Mark Barron to a two-year deal."
(5:45 p.m. Sunday, March 17)
NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports former Rams linebacker Mark Barron has reached an agreement on a two-year, $12 million deal with the Steelers.
Former Rams' LB Mark Barron reached agreement on a two-year, $12 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source. A rare free-agent foray for Pittsburgh.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2019
(10:21 a.m. Friday, March 15)
The Steelers have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Daniel McCullers on a two-year deal.
We have agreed to terms with DT Daniel McCullers on a two-year deal.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/slkgsoW7TL pic.twitter.com/QVEsWYKNNy
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 15, 2019
(10:00 a.m Thursday, March 14)
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing former Steelers inside linebacker L.J. Fort.
"LJ Fort to the Eagles. I could see the Steelers drafting two ILBs next month. Fort played more toward end of the season especially on passing downs."
(9:20 a.m. Thursday, March 14)
Pro Football Talk is reporting from a source that the Steelers are bringing back Eli Rogers for another year.
WR Eli Rogers stays with the Steelers on a one-year deal per source.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 14, 2019
(6 a.m. Thursday, March 14)
In the overnight hours, ESPN's Adam Shefter reported that the Steelers have an agreement to sign former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver, 25-year-old Donte Moncrief.
Former Jaguars' WR Donte Moncrief reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steeelrs, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2019
(5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 13)
An update on the early moves we've made to start the new league year. pic.twitter.com/sTcm8zUoqc
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 13, 2019
(5:17 p.m. Wednesday, March 13)
The Steelers made the trade of Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders official on Wednesday.
We have acquired two draft selections in the 2019 #NFLDraft via trade with the Oakland Raiders.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/KYIS0Up7Ap pic.twitter.com/ySO2pkFM3C
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 13, 2019
(4:32 p.m. Wednesday, March 13)
The Steelers officially announced that they traded offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert to the Arizona Cardinals for a 6th-round pick in the 2019 draft.
We have acquired a draft selection in the 2019 #NFLDraft via trade with the Arizona Cardinals.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/GIAblJbbNp pic.twitter.com/RQg6NFicws
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 13, 2019
(11:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 13)
The Steelers have re-signed punter Jordan Berry to a two-year contract.
"We have agreed to terms with P Jordan Berry and LB Anthony Chickillo on new two-year deals."
(12:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13)
Former Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell will sign with the New York Jets.
ESPN's NFL Insider Adam Schefter broke the news early Wednesday morning.
"Former Steelers' RB Le'Veon Bell plans to sign with…the New York Jets, a league source tells ESPN."
"Le'Veon Bell: 4 years, $52.5 million with the Jets, per source."
(9:28 p.m. Tuesday, March 12)
The Steelers are reportedly bringing back linebacker Anthony Chickillo on a two-year, $8 million deal.
Steelers' LB Anthony Chickillo is re-signing with the Steelers on a 2-year deal worth $8 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
(7:21 p.m. Tuesday, March 12)
NFL.com is reporting that the Steelers and free agent cornerback Steven Nelson agreed to terms on a 3-year deal for $25.5 million, which can be made official on Wednesday.
The #Steelers and free agent CB Steven Nelson agreed to terms on a 3-year deal for $25.5M, source said. Pittsburgh is on the board.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
The 26-year-old Nelson (5-foot-11-inches, 194 pounds) played more defensive snaps than any other player on the Chiefs in 2018. He set career highs in total tackles (68), interceptions (4), and had 15 passes defended.
Steelers new CB Steven Nelson's 4 interceptions last season was more than any Steelers player since 2004 when Troy Polamalu had 5
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) March 12, 2019
Nelson was originally a third-round pick out of Oregon State in 2015. He will be entering his fifth NFL season. He has started 38 NFL games in his career.
(4:18 p.m. Monday, March 11)
The Steelers lost backup tight end Jesse James to the Detroit Lions, according to the NFL Network.
#Lions have agreed to a deal with former #Steelers TE Jesse James, source says. Detroit remains active.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2019
"The #Lions are giving TE Jesse James a 4-year deal worth $25M, source said. He gets $11M fully guaranteed. Big payday for the former Steeler."
Stay with KDKA.com as this story will be updated as more signings and transactions are made.
