Steelers Bring Back Safety Karl Joseph For Depth

[Steeler Nation]

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially announced the signing of linebacker Genard Avery today. With that came the announcement of the re-signing of one of their own, safety Karl Joseph.

Steelers announce one-year deals for LB Genard Avery and S Karl Joseph.

Avery gives Pittsburgh a third rusher behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

Joseph, a depth signing, gives Steelers a run-stopper on early downs. Doesn't preclude them from adding a starting safety.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 31, 2022

Joseph spend most of last season on the Steelers practice squad after being released by the Las Vegas Raiders. The Steelers had shown interest in Joseph during the off-season, but he ultimately decided to go back to the team that drafted him after spending time in Cleveland.

Joseph was called up from the practice squad twice during the 2021 season, and played a limited role on Defense. He recorded 2 tackles, and 1 pass break up. Keith Butler, and Mike Tomlin used Joseph in different situations up in the box to help stop the run.

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[Lunar]

Super Bowl here we come.

 

[Stryker]

I always loved his hire, and he played really well in the only game Edmunds missed last season.

 

[Paul G]

Jesus Mary or Joseph

Who will get more opportunities this year ?

 

[bermudasteel]

Nice signing for depth. How he can't beat Edmunds eludes me...

 

[Litos]

Nice signing for depth. How he can't beat Edmunds eludes me...

Tomlin trying to prove Edmunds was a good pick , nothing else

 

[Stryker]

Tomlin trying to prove Edmunds was a good pick , nothing else

Because Edmunds couldn't ever get hurt. Damn his toughness...

 

[Drink IRON City]

I might be in the minority here but you can't have ALL PROs at everyposition. Edmonds played better than most give him credit for. It's NOT his fault the STEELERS took him to early in the draft.

If anything be mad at Tombert for that mistake and if Edmonds ends up back here then so be it. He would be reasonably priced and fill the need.. Of course he is replaceable but I think with them taking a QB in the first there might not be a better talent left in the late second........ provided we have a second rnd pick.



Salute the nation

 

[Litos]

I might be in the minority here but you can't have ALL PROs at everyposition. Edmonds played better than most give him credit for. It's NOT his fault the STEELERS took him to early in the draft.

If anything be mad at Tombert for that mistake and if Edmonds ends up back here then so be it. He would be reasonably priced and fill the need.. Of course he is replaceable but I think with them taking a QB in the first there might not be a better talent left in the late second........ provided we have a second rnd pick.



Salute the nation

I agree it isn't his fault but how would he get paid more than the two starting CBs if he really is expecting 5M or more when his level of play is barely above average?

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Because Edmunds couldn't ever get hurt. Damn his toughness...

Gotta hit someone to get hurt.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I agree it isn't his fault but how would he get paid more than the two starting CBs if he really is expecting 5M or more when his level of play is barely above average?

That is where Mr. Edmunds is using his "draft" position to garner more money. The real thing is he is finding out his market value because teams aren't lining up to sign him. If we don't get the guy draft wise that we want then the STEELERS will make him a fair offer. If he accepts OK, if not we will need to scramble to up-grade.

I think the STEELERS haven't ade an offer due to they plan on drafting a fully capable S.



Salute the nation

 

[steelhurt]

Edmunds is and has always been just a guy. If I were Art I would be pissed that they drafted this guy two rounds ahead of where he should have gone. I remember the draft that year and I was like what? Who the **** is this guy and there was a much better option in Justin Reid from Stanford just sitting there. That guy turned out to be a pro bowl player. Also, Lamar Jackson was sitting there. That had to be a major head scratcher for everyone here when they picked Edmunds.

 

[black and gold apex]

Edmunds sure was not a first round pick we all should agree on that