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Patrick Queen was one of the stars of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense in 2023. A year later, he’ll be matched up against the Ravens in the AFC North, agreeing Tuesday to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The linebacker will sign a three-year contract with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers worth $41 million, Queen told ESPN.
Queen’s deal is averaging roughly $13.7 million per season through 2026, per Adam Schefter. That makes the former first-round draft pick the seventh-highest-paid linebacker in the NFL, and the richest to hit this year’s free agent market.
Queen, 24, was widely considered the top player at his position to hit the open market, fresh off a career-high 133 tackles in 2023. His production as both a run and pass defender, including 3.5 sacks and six pass breakups, earned the former LSU star his first All-Pro honors. While Baltimore…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-03-12 18:27:45
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