The Pittsburgh Steelers will host a veteran defensive back for a tryout during rookie minicamp.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers waited until their final pick of the weekend to draft a cornerback, despite it being a major team need. But they might have found another way to fill that need.
The Steelers will turn to a veteran, brining former Raiders and Ravens defensive back, Anthony Averett for a tryout during rookie minicamp, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He was on Detroit’s practice squad last season for several weeks and is fully healthy.Averett didn't play last season after being released from the San Francisco 49ers on an injury setlement.
Over five seasons in the NFL, Averett has amassed 114 total tackles, 23 passes defended and three interceptions . Averett, a former four-tround pick out of Alabama, has appeared in 51 games over the course of his career and started 27. The Steelers cornerback room is still rather thin, with Joey Porter Jr. the only returning starter. Darius Rush and Cory Trice hope to make impacts as second-year players and 2024 draft pick Ryan Watts will push for a roster spot as well. But outside of Porter, there is little starting experience on the roster right now and - if nothing else - Averett would bring that with him to Pittsbugh.
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