Ian Rapoport reports that the Steelers are signing FB Derek Watt to a contract on Tuesday.
- Pittsburgh signed Watt to a three-year, $9.75 million deal. (Jeremy Fowler)
He will now play alongside his brother T.J. Watt, who confirmed the news on Twitter.
LETS GOOOOO!!!!!!!! Welcome to #SteelersNation !!!!!!!! @DerekWatt34 https://t.co/5cL1i9QJzG
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) March 17, 2020
Watt, 27, is a former sixth-round pick by the Chargers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. He finished his four-year rookie contract, becoming an unrestricted free -agent for the first time in his career.
In 2019, Watt appeared in all 16 games for Los Angeles and recorded 7 rushing attempts for 10 yards (1.4 YPC) and one touchdown, to go along with three receptions for 32 yards receiving (10.7 YPC).
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