Steelers keep continuity on secondary special teams by re-signing Arthur Maulet and Miles Killebrew

Steelers keep continuity on secondary special teams by re-signing Arthur Maulet and Miles Killebrew

The locked up Garrett Temple Jersey two of their defensive backs just before the start of free agency. A day after re-signing backup strong safety to a two-year deal, Pittsburgh signed backup cornerback to a two-year deal, via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Pittsburgh signed both players last offseason. A five-year veteran, Maulet broke into the NFL with the before spending le s Spencer Dinwiddie Jersey than half of a season in Indianapolis and two seasons with the . During his first year with the Steelers, Maulet recorded a career-high 47 tackles while also recording his first career forced fumble. He also started two games for the Steelers, who finished ninth in the NFL in pa sing yards allowed. Maulet was also a staple on Pittsburgh's special teams units.A fourth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Killebrew joined the Steelers following a five- D'Angelo Russell Jersey year run with the . A valuable gunner, Killebrew earned an All-Pro vote for his role on special teams.The Steelers are expected to have roughly $30 million in cap space (a number that could go up in the coming days) at the start of free agency. The Steelers may use free agency Buck Williams Jersey to strengthen their offensive and defensive lines, receiver and secondary. Pittsburgh may choose to re-sign several other free agents that could include fellow defensive backs , and . Pittsburgh is also in the market for a quarterback who can compete with and to be next year's starting quarterback. The Steelers will also acquire a veteran quarterback in free agency or during next month's draft. Pittsburgh, who was bounced out of the playoffs in the wild card round following a 9-7-1 regular season, own the 20th overall pick in the Julius Erving Jersey draft.

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