Steelers sign LB Tae Crowder from Giants practice squad

Pittsburgh added a former starter at linebacker from the Giants practice squad.

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With linebacker Marcus Allen headed to IR, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a player on Tuesday to fill the roster. The team announced they signed linebacker Tae Crowder from the New York Giants practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Crowder was the seventh-round pick of the Giants back in 2020 out of the University of Georgia. In 2021, Crowder started all 17 games for the Giants and amassed 130 total tackles along with two interceptions and six passes defended.

With only two games left in the regular season, it is hard to say how much Crowder will play but his resume is solid and should at least provide a spark on special teams. Rookie Mark Robinson should also be in the mix to replace Allen.