The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a notable name to their inside linebacker group. According to agent Doug Hendrickson, LB Jaylon Smith is signing with the team.
Presumably, this is to the team’s practice squad, filling one of the team’s two open spots.
A second round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, Smith has been hampered by injuries in recent years. He’s appeared in just one game this season for the Las Vegas Raiders.
LB Elandon Roberts suffered a pectoral injury in Saturday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals and will miss this weekend’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.