Quips' Lindsey impresses Steelers

By Mike Bires

PITTSBURGH -- It's early in the process, but Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler likes what he's seen so far from rookie Brandon Lindsey.

“He’s done well,” Butler said. “Of course, he hasn’t hit anybody yet. We’ll see how he does in training camp.”

Lindsey, a former Aliquippa High School star who played college football at Pitt, was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in April.

For the most part, Lindsey lined up as the second-team right outside linebacker during OTA's and this week’s minicamp. With starter James Harrison missing most spring workouts with a sore knee, second-year pro Chris Carter got most of the reps with the first-team defense.

The Steelers have 14 linebackers on their roster including Brandon Johnson, a seventh-year pro who was signed Wednesday. Johnson was a backup outside ‘backer with Cincinnati the past four years. Typically, the Steelers’ 53-man roster includes eight linebackers (four inside, four outside).

“Brandon (Lindsey) is doing fine,” defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said. “We think he has some pass-rushing skills. He’ll get a chance to show what he can do once we get to camp.”

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