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Steelers sign former Wyoming LB
Despite not making the trade everyone has been hoping for, the Steelers still did make a roster move on Wednesday morning, signing linebacker Easton Gibbs per NFL insider Aaron Wilson.
In a corresponding roster move, the Steelers waived/injured linebacker Tyler Murray. Murray had been having a strong camp, but a groin injury Tuesday resulted in a blow to his roster chances.
As for the newest Steeler, Gibbs went undrafted this year out of Wyoming. The 6’2, 227-pound defender recorded 109 total tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception in 2023.
Gibbs signed with the Seattle Seahawks following the draft, but started camp on the Non-Football Injury list. He passed a physical on July 25 but was later released.
Now, Gibbs joins the Steelers inside linebacker room with a shot at impressing in the preseason. He’ll be hopping on a moving train preparing for the team’s first action of 2024: August 9 against the Texans.