Tag: Steelers signings

Report: Steelers to sign ex-Bengals veteran lineman off Commanders practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to Max Scharping to bolster offensive line depth behind Spencer Anderson and rookie Mason McCormick. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hurting along the offensive line and the hits keep coming. With veteran guard James Daniels out for the season with a torn Achilles, the Steelers will look to Max Scharping to bolster depth behind Spencer Anderson and rookie Mason McCormick.

The Steelers brought Scharping in for a workout on Monday, and according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the move to sign him has been confirmed.

Scharping, selected in the second round by the Houston Texans in the 2019 NFL draft, never quite panned out. Between the Texans and Cincinnati Bengals, Scharping appeared in 79 games (33 starts). He spent training camp and preseason with the Philadelphia Eagles before the Washington Commanders signed him to their practice squad in late August.

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Steelers signing offensive tackle Calvin Anderson

The Steelers addressed offensive line concerns by signing Calvin Anderson following Troy Fautanu’s injury.

After reports of Troy Fautanu’s knee injury came out, Steelers fans wondered what potential signing Pittsburgh would make to alleviate some of the damage to the offensive line depth.  While Broderick Jones bounced back in a big way in Week 3 from his benching in Week 2, depth on the offensive line is now a concern.  However, it has been confirmed that 28-year old offensive lineman Calvin Anderson was brought in for a workout, and subsequently signed with the Steelers on Monday.

The workout was likely to identify if Anderson was in good health, as the offensive tackle has struggled with injury concerns and serious health issues his 2023 season as a Patriot.

While it’s safe to say that the Steelers’ offensive line room will benefit greatly, it appears that Calvin Anderson is also excited to put his helmet and pads on for the black and gold.  Steelers nation will welcome the 4-year player with open arms, as the beginning of the 2024 season is shaping up to be a fantastic start.