Steelers sign ex-Bengals LB Johnson

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Brandon Johnson.

The 29-year-old Johnson spent the last four seasons in Cincinnati, where he played 58 games — including 12 starts — recording a career-high 79 tackles in 2008. Johnson was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2006 draft. Johnson gives the Steelers needed veteran depth at linebacker. Pittsburgh's other three top reserves — Stephenson Sylvester, Jason Worilds and rookie Sean Spence — have started a combined eight NFL games.

The Steelers also signed journeyman long snapper Matt Katula, who split time with the New England Patriots* and Minnesota Vikings last season. To make room for Johnson and Katula, the Steelers released tight end Wes Lyons and placed receiver Connor Dixon on the injured/waived list.


http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/pittsburgh-steelers-sign-linebacker-brandon-johnson-061312

Nothing wrong with picking up some additional depth. On a related note, I've been reading that Spence is looking impressive.

Wallace108 wrote:

Nothing wrong with picking up some additional depth. On a related note, I've been reading that Spence is looking impressive.

I agree and am glad to hear about Spence. I have high hopes for him.

Don't know much about Johnson, but as Wally and Dave said, it doesn't hurt to have depth. I'm also super glad to hear Spence is looking good, but I don't want to get my hopes up too much. Training camp is one thing, the NFL regular season and playoffs are a whole different animal. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Spence though. I like what I'm hearing.