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Latest news opens the door for another former Raven to join the Steelers

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Rob Gregson | Last updated 4/29/24

Following the NFL Draft, Pittsburgh is busy making moves in the veteran market again.

Reports of a big move being imminent have been shortsighted by the invite of Anthony Averett to rookie minicamp, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media:

Veteran CB Anthony Averett will be attending the #Steelers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He was on Detroit’s practice squad last season for several weeks and is fully healthy.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 29, 2024

Adding Another Former Raven?

ANTHONY AVERETT pic.twitter.com/RHI1E813UI
— PFF BAL Ravens (@PFF_Ravens) December 12, 2021

Averett most recently played for the Las Vegas Raiders before spending time on the Lions practice squad, but the 29-year-old vet is most noted for his four-year career in Baltimore, where he started 21 games and recorded three interceptions, 22 pass breakups and over 100 tackles.

Averett also has experience playing slot corner or nickelback, a position the Steelers still haven't addressed even though the acquisition phase of the offseason is largely over at this point.

With a tryout on the way, Averett has a long road ahead of him before he makes the team in September, but this is a start.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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