Last chapter unwritten for book on punter

By Ray Fittipaldo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The under-the-radar signing for the Steelers this offseason came two days after the draft ended and barely made a ripple in the news cycle. But the acquisition of Brian Moorman, a two-time Pro-Bowler and a member of the NFL all-decade team for the 2000s might garner more attention later this summer if he makes the 53-man roster.

Who is Brian Moorman?

He was one of the best punters in the NFL before being unceremoniously released by the Buffalo Bills three games into last season. He was signed by the Steelers to compete with second-year punter Drew Butler, who made the team as a rookie last season.

Moorman, 37, made the Pro Bowl in 2005 and 2006 and was recognized as the best punter of that decade by the NFL. He spent 11 seasons in Buffalo before the Bills signed Shawn Powell to replace him after he had a net average of 32.7 yards per punt in the first three games last season.

"It was a bit of a shock," Moorman said of his release by the Bills. "I think anyone would be shocked if someone tries to pull the rug out from under you. That's in the past. I'm extremely confident in what I can do and my abilities and that that was an anomaly. I'm not concerned with the past anymore. I'm just looking forward to the future."

Moorman finished last season with Dallas, but he did not re-sign with the Cowboys, choosing instead to come to the Steelers, where he is well-acquainted with two members of the coaching staff.

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The Steelers organization sometimes has a very positive impact on released players and things turn around for them. I hope that trend continues with Moorman.