Still Curtain
FanSided

Remaining Free Agent options that the Steelers need to sign

By Andrew Falce

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons takes the field prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 7
Next
Lynch would be a great backup for the Steelers
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 24: Aaron Lynch #99 of the Chicago Bears in action during the game against the New York Giants at Soldier Field on November 24, 2019, in Chicago Illinois. The Bears defeated the Giants 19-14. (Photo by Rob Leiter/Getty Images) /

Aaron Lynch, Edge, Chicago Bears

2019 Stats: 16 GP, 0 GS, 6 tackles, 2 sacks

Aaron Lynch has had an up and down NFL career. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2014, posting 6 and 6.5 sacks in each of his first two seasons as a role player. He fell out of favor there and landed in Chicago two years ago and has found a niche role there. As a reserve, he posted 3 sacks in 2018 and 2 in 2019. He isn’t an every-down player, but he knows how to get after the QB.

These stats aren’t amazing, but for a reserve, it would provide a decent option to give either of the starters a breather. The Steelers current depth at the position is unproven, as both Ola Adeniyi and Tuzar Skipper have barely played in the NFL. Bringing a guy like Lynch in would mean the Steelers don’t have to draft a player there and it would give more capable depth to the position. As well, based on other similar players this year, Lynch should be had for the minimum based on his stats and amount of playing time.

Home/Steelers News