Once the Pittsburgh Steelers signed FA S/LB Miles Killebrew to a one-year deal this offseason, the question was raised whether current S/LB hybrid Marcus Allen’s spot on the roster was safe. Pittsburgh elected to re-sign Allen March 9, who was an ERFA, to a cheap deal to bring him back to compete in training camp. Both Killebrew and Allen are listed as linebackers on the Steelers team website, and both players are hybrids that are considered undersized for the linebacker position but are large safeties that are capable on coming downhill against the run yet can struggle running with receivers and backs down the field in man coverage.
Debate: Competition For Steelers Backup Strong Safety/Dime Backer Job
