Entering what will be only his sixth year in the NFL, Daryl Washington hits the free agent market after being released by the Arizona Cardinals. After missing the entire 2016 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, Arizona decided the young backer wasn’t worth the trouble.
Pittsburgh needs a proven inside linebacker with some veteran experience. They aren’t looking for someone older, just a player who’s already developed. Despite Washington’s troubles, he’s the exact player on the field that the Steelers are searching for.
Although the Steelers probably don’t want another player with off the field issues, seeing they already have to worry about Martavis Bryant, Washington seems pretty positive he’s a changed man.