Steelers agree to terms with 3rd-round pick Spence

Published: May 29, 2012 at 10:39 AM

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed third-round pick Sean Spence to a four-year contract. Financial details were not disclosed.

The Steelers chose Spence with the 86th overall pick. The former Miami (Fla.) star gives the Steelers needed depth at linebacker after the team released veteran James Farrior earlier this year.

While allowing it's "impossible" to replace Farrior, a 15-year veteran, linebacker coach Keith Butler was impressed with Spence's speed and instincts. Spence led the Hurricanes with 106 tackles last season but will likely only see times on special teams as a rookie.

Spence says he's eager to learn behind veterans Lawrence Timmons and Larry Foote.

The Steelers have yet to sign first-round pick David DeCastro and second-round pick Mike Adams.

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Buy/sell 19 NFL teams still in playoff hunt: Which contenders are legit? Who's suspect?

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha assesses potential postseason success of 19 playoff contenders with two weeks to go in the regular season. Plus, updated NFL MVP rankings and the most intriguing matchup of Week 17.

news

Lions break out crazy trick-play TD in win over Bears: 'It worked like a charm'

The Detroit Lions were back to their winning ways on Sunday, highlighted by one of the crazier trick-play TDs seen this year in the NFL.

news

Commanders' Dan Quinn: Jayden Daniels 'became a heavy hitter' in comeback win over Eagles

Washington Commanders sensational QB Jayden Daniels added to his Rookie of the Year-resume on Sunday, leading his team to a wild last-second win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

news

NFL playoff picture: Six season-altering outcomes from Week 16's Sunday games

Judy Battista identifies the most consequential outcomes from Week 16's wild Sunday games, including a Bengals win that sets up a big matchup next week in the AFC wild-card race.