Steelers sign linebacker Jacoby Windmon after previous practice squad stints
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Jacoby Windmon, returning to a familiar face for the team. Windmon has spent recent seasons with the Carolina Panthers, where he played in nine games, contributing 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks. After a year in the UFL with the Columbus Aviators, where he achieved 3.5 sacks, Windmon re-joins the Steelers, having been on their practice squad in October 2025 and October 2024. The acquisition adds depth to the Steelers’ defense ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Windmon has a total of 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the NFL.
- •He registered 3.5 sacks during his time with the Columbus Aviators.
- •Windmon had brief stints on the Steelers’ practice squad in 2024 and 2025.
- •The signing offers additional depth to the Steelers' defense.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers sign former Panthers linebacker
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FootballNFL•Jun 16, 2026, 4:55 PM2026 Rotoworld Fantasy Football Team Previews Hub- Football•Jun 16, 2026, 4:25 PMWho is a RB prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft that Bucs fans should watch
- NFL•Jun 16, 2026, 3:40 PMFalcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins
- NFL•Jun 16, 2026, 3:40 PMFormer Panthers LB signs with Steelers on Tuesday
- NFL•Jun 16, 2026, 3:36 PMColts enter 2026 among biggest salary cap spenders on defense
- Football•Jun 16, 2026, 3:27 PM2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Anthonie Knapp, OL Notre Dame