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Steelers sign former Notre Dame LB Jamir Jones

The team announced Wednesday that they have signed inside linebacker Jamir Jones to a one-year contract.

The Steelers are making sure they don’t get burned again by lack of depth at the linebacker position. The team announced Wednesday that they have signed inside linebacker Jamir Jones to a one-year contract.

The younger brother of Steelers offensive lineman Jarron Jones, Jamir was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2020. He was waived before the season kicked off.

As a few players Pittsburgh has signed this offseason, Jones was a participant at Notre Dame’s pro day in March, where head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert were in attendance.

Jones played his college ball at Notre Dame and appeared in 35 games over four seasons. Jones recorded 4.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, and a pair of forced fumbles as a senior.

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Notre Dame Football: Jones Headed to Collegiate Bowl

Others are taking notice of the late charge Jones has put on as well as he will be a part of the NFLPA Collegiate Game

Jamir Jones saved his best for last at Notre Dame, having easily his best year in his senior season.

The Rochester, New York product finished the regular season with career-highs in tackles with 24, forced fumbles with two and sacks after registering four-and-a-half this season.

Others are taking notice of the late charge Jones has put on as well as he will be a part of the NFLPA Collegiate Game held at the Rose Bowl Stadium on January 18.

Jamir is the brother of former Notre Dame defensive lineman Jarron, who has been a part of several NFL practice squads and was drafted in the first round of the XFL’s linemen draft back in October.