Steelers Sign Former Rams WR Van Jefferson
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a weapon to their wide receiver room, signing former Los Angeles Rams wideout Van Jefferson, according to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac.
Jefferson, 27, is a former second-round pick out of Florida for the Rams and has spent all but 12 games of his four-year NFL career in Los Angeles. With 61 games of experience, including 35 starts, he's recorded 113 receptions for 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Last season, he spent 12 weeks with Arthur Smith in Atlanta, catching 12 passes for 101 yards.
The Steelers needed an outside option after trading Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers. Jefferson will be viewed as a depth piece with starting capabilities and another weapon for Russell Wilson.
Currently, Pittsburgh's wide receiver room includes George Pickens, Calvin Austin and now Jefferson, but they are likely to add more names both through free agency and the NFL Draft.
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