NFL Moves: Steelers Land Levi Wallace; Mack Wilson Traded

Former Crimson Tide defensive back lands two-year deal, Wilson headed to Patriots.

Christopher Walsh | Mar 15, 2022

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According to numerous reports, the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a deal with former Alabama cornerback Levi Wallace.

Wallace, who was originally a walk-on with the Crimson Tide, landed a two-year, $8 million contract.

The 26-year-old went undrafted in 2018, but similar to his years with the Crimson Tide, defied doubters and won a starting job in Buffalo, which he held for 52 regular-season games. He recorded 219 tackles, six interceptions and 10 pass deflections for the Bills.

Last season he made two interceptions to go with career highs in pass breakups (10) and tackles (58).

Per AllSteelers.com, Pittsburgh is expected to also sign Ahkello Witherspoon as well, but the announcement of a done deal has not been announced. So, as of now, Pittsburgh's cornerback room now includes Wallace, Cam Sutton, Arthur Maulet, Justin Layne and James Pierre.

Consequently, it appears the Steelers have moved on from Joe Haden. They're still expected to make a move at safety with Terrell Edmunds deciding to test free agency.

Levi Wallace with the Bills

Levi Wallce with the Crimson Tide

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) watches an errant pass as Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Mack Wilson (51) goes for this during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. — Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Mack Wilson with the Browns

Former Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson — Alabama Athletics

Mack Wilson at Alabama

Mack Wilson Traded

The New England Patriots are reportedly trading edge rusher Chase Winovich to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for former Crimson Tide interior linebacker Mack Wilson.

The trade cannot go through until Wednesday afternoon, when the 2022 league year officially begins. The NFL Network first reported the deal.

Wilson was a fifth-round selection in 2019, but landed a regular role where he was a starter for 28 of 43 games played with the Browns.

Winovich was drafted 77th overall in 2019. Over his three years he had 11 sacks, although didn't notch one last season.

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— MWS 🚀 (@MackWilSr) March 15, 2022

Former Alabama Players in Free Agency

Anthony Averett

CB, Baltimore Ravens

Bradley Bozeman

G/C Baltimore Ravens

Rashaan Evans

LB, Tennessee Titans

Shaun Dion Hamilton

LB, Detroit Lions

Update: Staying with Lions

Ronnie Harrison

S, Cleveland Browns

J.C. Hassenauer

OL, Pittsburgh Steelers, who have exclusive rights to re-sign him.

Dont'a Hightower

LB, New England Patriots

O.J. Howard

TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kareem Jackson

S, Denver Broncos

AJ McCarron

QB, Atlanta Falcons

Reggie Ragland

LB, New York Giants

Jarran Reed

DL, Kansas City Chiefs

Cam Sims

WR, Washington Commanders

Levi Wallace

CB, Buffalo Bills

Update: Signed with Steelers

Published Mar 15, 2022

CHRISTOPHER WALSH

Christopher Walsh is the founder and publisher of BamaCentral, which first published in 2018. He's covered the Crimson Tide since 2004, and is the author of 26 books including Decade of Dominance, 100 Things Crimson Tide Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Nick Saban vs. College Football, and Bama Dynasty: The Crimson Tide's Road to College Football Immortality. He's an eight-time honoree of Football Writers Association of America awards and three-time winner of the Herby Kirby Memorial Award, the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s highest writing honor for story of the year. In 2022, he was named one of the 50 Legends of the ASWA. Previous beats include the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks. Originally from Minnesota and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, he currently resides in Tuscaloosa.