The Steeles have been hit hard in the past few weeks with injuries to the linebacker group. They have especially become thin at the inside linebacker position, with Cole Holcomb going down with a season ending knee injury during the Titans Game. And now with Kwon Alexander suffering a torn Achilles tendon against the Packers Sunday.
Veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts has been off and on the injury report all season. So, it would definitely be a good idea to bring in a few linebackers to help add some needed depth. As of right now they only have two inside linebackers on the active roster in Elandon Roberts and Mark Robinson.
They also have three on the practice squad that have played some meaningful snaps in an NFL defensive front. On the practice squad is Tariq Carpenter, Kyron Johnson, and Mykal Walker.
If they are going to promote anyone from the practice squad to the active roster, Walker would make the most sense. Walker has the most experience of anyone on the practice squad at the position. He also adds much needed depth for special teams.
Let’s get into the free agent options and the practice squad options.
Free Agents
- Anthony Barr
- Ulysees Gilbert
- Nick Kwiatkoski
- Jayon Brown
- Reggie Ragland
- Dakota Allen
- Damien Wilson
- Bumper Poole
- Tanner Vallejo
Practice Squad Options
- Alexander “AJ” Johnson, Dolphins
- Buddy Johnson, Cowboys
- Calvin Munson, Patriots
- Clay Johnson, Bengals
- Blake Lynch, Chargers
- Blake Martinez, Panthers