REPORT – Steelers Signing LB Genard Avery

[Steeler Nation]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making another free agent signing, their first outside free agent addition since the first week of free agency. The team is reportedly expected to sign linebacker Genard Avery to a one-year contract. He played last season for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Former #Eagles LB Genard Avery is expected to sign with the #Steelers on a one-year deal, source said.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 28, 2022

Avery was originally drafted in the 5th round by the Cleveland Browns in 2018. He started 12 games last season for the Eagles, but had a missed tackle percentage of 12.2%.

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[CoolieMan]

obviously this is the missing piece

 

[KStilley]

obviously this is the missing piece

Lol

 

[TDX27]

Just a depth piece at this point.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I would presume an upgrade at depth.



Salute the nation

 

[KStilley]

I assume it's for the buck position. Actually posted a 4.59 40 and 6.9 three cone and 26 reps at combine which are pretty good numbers. He is short, 6 feet with only 31 inch arms at 250 lbs. Not much production in the NFL.

 

[Shane Falco]

Building Back Better

 

[thesteelcity]

says he is a DE. Welcome!

 

[Steelerfan81]

says he is a DE. Welcome!

He transitioned to LB last season for the Eagles. He played the SAM spot.

 

[Troglodyte]

I’m calling it now, he’ll be the best Avery since Steve.

 

[madinsomniac]

This signals they wont be bringing back Taco Charlton… who did ok there… Tomlin obsessively only retains 4 olbs and always has one of them as a pure special teams ace… so basically next to nt its the least depth on the D… but we will have six ilbs and all but like one will be scrubs… so an injury or two and we are annually searching the waiver wire for pieces

 

[madinsomniac]

Wait was he an ilb in filthadelphia? Usually des go olb… I may be totally wrong lol

 

[Shane Falco]

He transitioned to LB last season for the Eagles. He played the SAM spot.

But what does he identify as? Is he a defensive non binary player?

 

[KStilley]

I thought the eagles used him inside but looks like it's OLB

 

[Stryker]

Making the transition from 4-3 DE to 3-4 OLB and will be a special teamer to start.

Taco Tuesday appears to be over in Pittsburgh

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Making the transition from 4-3 DE to 3-4 OLB

wonder if this involves hormone therapy

 

[thesteelcity]

But what does he identify as? Is he a defensive non binary player?

he is not a biologist. . .

 

[slashsteel]

Is he an OLber? Seems like he would fit better at ILBer size wise....

 

[TheDudeAbides]

Super Bowel!

 

[BLITZ]

I have nothing to add to this thread. So that's a positive. But I guess I just did so . But not really

 

[mightyguru]

I was interested in him in the '18 draft. He hasn't done much though.

 

[bermudasteel]

I assume it's for the buck position. Actually posted a 4.59 40 and 6.9 three cone and 26 reps at combine which are pretty good numbers. He is short, 6 feet with only 31 inch arms at 250 lbs. Not much production in the NFL.

I think he'll play outside...hopefully better than #48...

 

[CoolieMan]

I have nothing to add to this thread. So that's a positive. But I guess I just did so . But not really

as usual

 

[slashsteel]

I think he'll play outside...hopefully better than #48...

I know Deebo played outside and flourished. I consider him to be the exception with his size factored in. They might put him in Taco's spot but very curious if they move him inside... You would think his speed would help in pass coverage. Possibly...

 

[KStilley]

Is he an OLber? Seems like he would fit better at ILBer size wise....

I thought he did and for that reason but it seems he's an edge guy. Maybe they try him inside although the Steelers/Tomlin don't seem keen on experimenting.