Steelers Adding Special Teams Ace

[Steeler Nation]

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed their first player from outside of their organization today. It comes on a one year contract to Miles Killebrew, a converted safety that now finds himself playing linebacker.


Killebrew is known for his work on special teams, though. Several fans mentioned that he was a ‘dog‘ on special teams, and a tackling machine. He recorded 30 tackles on special teams from ’16 to ’19.

Arguably the best special teamer the Lions have had over the past 5 years. Also a fantastic leader on the team. Was the Lions' NFLPA rep in 2020.

May not provide on defense, but he's a good guy to have in the locker room.

— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) March 20, 2021

Killebrew was a fourth round draft choice by the Lions in the 2016 NFL draft.

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[SteelerFan448]

Lions fans and some writers had high praise for Killebrew’s play on special teams and locker room presence. Seems like a good depth signing.

 

[Fiji Mariner]

A more athletic Marcus Allen?

 

[slashsteel]

A more athletic Marcus Allen?

If you compare combine scores Allen is half of Killebrew so I would say... yes. In unrelated banter I have been known to have killed many of brews in my lifetime.

 

[black and gold apex]

That will help the running game for sure