The Steelers made an uncharacteristically aggressive jump in the first round of last month’s draft, trading up from No. 20 to No. 10 to select Michigan linebacker Devin Bush. On Sunday, they signed Bush to his rookie contract, as Pro Football Talk reports. It will be a four-year, $18.8M deal (all guaranteed), with a fifth-year option for 2023. In addition to their No. 20 overall selection, the Steelers shipped the No. 52 overall pick in the 2019 draft plus a 2020 third-rounder to Denver. But Bush’s talent could more than justify that type of gamble, as he will immediately slide into the Steelers’ starting lineup as an inside ‘backer. Bush is a three-down player who has shown an ability to thrive in both man-to-man and zone coverage, and he also flashed some pass-rushing prowess during his tenure at Michigan. He finished his final collegiate season with 41 tackles (8.5 for loss) and 4.5 sacks. The Steelers have found it difficult to replace Ryan Shazier‘s presence in the middle of their front seven since Shaz
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Monday, May 13, 2019
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