It didn’t take long for Myles Jack to find his next gig. The former Jaguars linebacker is signing with the Steelers, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Twitter). It’s a two-year deal worth $16MM.
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Jacksonville’s spending spree was going to come with a cost, and the team ultimately decided to move on from their leading tackler yesterday. Jack inked a four-year, $57MM deal ($33MM guaranteed) with Jacksonville back in 2019.
With that said, Jack is still a productive player. He finished last season with 108 tackles in 15 starts, and he had a career-high 118 tackles as recently as 2020. The former second-round pick won’t turn 27 until September, so it makes sense that the Steelers still think he’s got something in the tank.
Many of the Steelers initial FA moves were focused on offense, but the team has started adding to their defense. We learned yesterday that the team was signing cornerback Levi Wallace to a two-year deal.
Nice!
Awesome. Just awesome
The exact player I wanted them to get
Filling a lot of holes. I was thinking they draft a mlb. Really want to get Juju and Edmunds back
They might still want to draft one. Jack has been more famous than good for a while now. Maybe getting him to a more functional organization will help.
Agreed
While you’re right that he hasn’t been as good as his reputation, Jack is “Miles” better than Schobert. I thought Schobert would be a good move but it definitely was not; hopefully the 2nd time taking an ILB from the Jaguars is the charm.
I do think Jack is better than Schobert, but his 2021 PFF grade was 37.7 while Schobert’s was 52.8.
Now, I take these ratings with a grain of salt, but Jack’s been declining for awhile. I’m curious to see how he responds this season with a better organization.
I have to admit that I never expected any of this. Yeah, JuJu, Edmunds and Haden
Who says the Steelers organization don’t know
JACK ??
Yes. Very happy with the Steelers lately. Two good interior lineman, some CB depth, and now a sorely needed ILB.
Outside of the Chuks contract, they are killing it.
Hoping chuks proves us all wrong. That blows my mind he got paid that much
Wow. This could shape up to be a defense as nasty as the ‘04 season. Let’s go!!!
Abso-freaking-lutely outstanding. The Steelers are knocking free agency out of the park so far, aside from maybe overpaying Chuks. They might still be able to afford to bring back Witherspoon, but I wonder if they will still have cap room for either Haden or Juju when it’s all said and done. But no complaints here.
I’ve seen reports they’ve agreed with Witherspoon
Im new at this but what is the best metric to evaluate players if not PFF.
NFL network expert had him the 80th best free agent. What’s that about?
Steelers surely seating in a QB in the first
They should offer Kevin Colbert a new 5 year deal.
Still productive. Dam right he is. Jack is and has always been a Steeler.
The Steelers are having a strong free agency run.
Need VanderEsh next
Jags having one of the worst off seasons I’ve ever seen
Steelers should offer their GM a new contract with a President title and a small part of ownership to keep him in the org; he can consult with the new GM on moves etc. We cannot let him go!!