PFF says Pittsburgh had one of the biggest 'surprises' in NFL free agency and it's good news the Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest surprises during NFL free agency according to Pro Football Focus. And it's a "surprise" that's good news for the franchise. PFF was surprised by the Steelers' signing of linebacker Patrick Queen — not because they signed Queen, but because of the contract details. The Steelers gave Queen […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest surprises during NFL free agency according to Pro Football Focus.
And it's a "surprise" that's good news for the franchise.
PFF was surprised by the Steelers' signing of linebacker Patrick Queen — not because they signed Queen, but because of the contract details.
The Steelers gave Queen a three year deal worth $41 million with just $13.8 million in guarantees.
From PFF: Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this week, but the fact that he joined a divisional rival might not be a shock. However, his contract details came in lower than expected. Queen signed a three-year contract that is worth $41 million total with $13.8 million guaranteed. Considering how well Queen played over the last couple seasons, that is a team-friendly deal for a linebacker who seems to get better each season and often played like a top 15 linebacker during the 2023 season. It is even more surprising that linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was able to leverage one standout season into signing a four-year $72 million contract with the Chicago Bears a year ago.
Queen, a former LSU standout who was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, was named to the All-Pro second team this past season after posting a career high 133 tackles.
The Louisiana native arrives in Pittsburgh with 454 tackles, 13.5 sacks, four interceptions, 15 passes defended, and six fumble recoveries over the first four years of his NFL career.
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