The Pittsburgh Steelers made two roster moves involving former Chicago Bears players Tuesday. The Steelers OTAs are over, and the team is looking to add players to their training camp roster for next month. They will do so with a new linebacker.
Former Chicago Bears LB signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers
According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Steelers signed linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski. In order to make space for Kwiatkoski, the Steelers released Anthony Miller.
Steelers signed former Bears’ linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and released former Bears’ wide receiver Anthony Miller.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 20, 2023
Miller was signed by the Steelers in 2021. He played in one game for the Steelers. Miller missed all of last season with a shoulder injury. He signed a one-year deal with the Steelers in January but won’t make it to their training camp.
Kwiatkoski and Miller were teammates for the Bears during the 2018-19 seasons. The linebacker was a 2016 fourth-round pick by the Bears. He was eventually replaced as a starter by Roquan Smith, who the Bears drafted in the first round of the 2018 draft.
Kwiatkoski is bringing a veteran presence to the Steelers
Kwiatkoski, like Miller, has previous experience receiving for backup Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Kwiatkoski, a former high school wide receiver, caught a two-point conversion from Trubisky against the Minnesota Vikings.
New #Steelers LB Nick Kwiatkoski once caught a 2-point conversion from Mitch Trubisky! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/n0mGmFeaBc
— Steelers Update (@steelersupdate6) June 20, 2023
The former Bears linebacker will provide depth for the Steelers’ defense heading into training camp. He has not started a game since the 2020 season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Kwiatkoski has been a key special teams contributor at every destination in his NFL career, including with the Atlanta Falcons (Ryan Pace connection) last season, where he recorded 228 snaps. He earned a 77.6 overall grade by Pro Football Focus for his special team’s play last season.
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In order to make space for Kwiatkoski, the Steelers released Anthony Miller. Steelers signed former Bears’ linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and released former Bears’ wide receiver Anthony Miller. Miller was signed by the Steelers in 2021