Brandon Lindsey Ready To Get To Work With Pittsburgh Steelers
by CardiacHill on May 4, 2025 10:30 AM EDT
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PrintIt wasn't supposed to happen this way. Lindsey was expected to be taken in last month's NFL Draft, but that didn't happen. Still, the next best thing for him may be that he was taken by the hometown Pittsburgh Steelers.
Lindsey will take part in a mini-camp for rookies starting today, joining 20 other drafted and undrafted players.
But back to the draft - Lindsey, as predicted, feels a bit slighted.
WPXI had a recent interview with him:
"My pride was hurt a little bit, not getting your name called. I definitely have a big chip on my shoulder," Lindsey told Channel 11's Rich Walsh in an exclusive interview at his home in Baden.
Going to the Steelers is not only a pretty cool thing for Lindsey, but it might turn out to be a good fit.
He's projected to play outside linebacker in the pros and while he won't be jumping ahead of James Harrison or Lamarr Woodley anytime soon, he is on a team where he could see some time as a backup down the road. The Steelers didn't draft an outside linebacker this year and while the starters are firmly entrenched for now, there could be a backup role for him. And with James Harrison getting older, that might open the door eventually for Lindsey to get some time as well.
There's no guarantee that he'll stick with the team, but he'll get his shot.
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nice write-up
I write for Behind The Steel Curtain, SB Nation’s Steelers site.
What can Steelers fans expect to see from Brandon in mini camp and training camp this year?
by Neal Coolong on May 4, 2025 12:53 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
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Lindsey played both end and linebacker at Pitt. To me, he was a bit better at end, but is a solid linebacker. The linebacker spot he played was called the “Panther” linebacker position - a mix of defensive end/outside linebacker.
No matter where he plays, he’s primarily a pass-rusher. He had 18 1/2 sacks over his last two years at Pitt. He looked a little confused in pass coverage sometimes, but I think that was partially due to playing a new position.
The Steelers won’t need him to play linebacker right away, and that’s probably for the best. He’ll need to get used to that position again and just needs to get reps. I expect he’ll get some work on special teams, too, since his time would really be limited at linebacker if he made the team.
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by CardiacHill on May 4, 2025 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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