The Steelers are signing running back Travis Homer to a contract, according to NFL Network. The length and finances of the contract are not yet known.
While Homer is a running back by trade, the former sixth-round pick out of Miami (FL) in 2019 excels as a core special teamer. Last season with the Bears, his third in Chicago after four in Seattle, he recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo, two assists) in 106 total snaps on both kick and punt coverage, according to Pro Football Focus. He has 49 career tackles in seven NFL seasons, nearly all of them coming on special teams. He also has two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in his career.
After losing Connor Heyward in free agency, adding Homer is a nice boost to the team's commitment to strong special teams play. Ben Skowronek remains under contract, who earned a trip to the Pro Bowl for his role as a special teamer. In addition, Carson Bruener, one of the Steelers' two seventh-round picks last year, also emerged as a quality special teams player, as well.
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Homer signed to boost special teams
The Steelers are signing running back Travis Homer to a contract, according to NFL Network. The length and finances of the contract are not yet known.
While Homer is a running back by trade, the former sixth-round pick out of Miami (FL) in 2019 excels as a core special teamer. Last season with the Bears, his third in Chicago after four in Seattle, he recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo, two assists) in 106 total snaps on both kick and punt coverage, according to Pro Football Focus. He has 49 career tackles in seven NFL seasons, nearly all of them coming on special teams. He also has two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in his career.
After losing Connor Heyward in free agency, adding Homer is a nice boost to the team's commitment to strong special teams play. Ben Skowronek remains under contract, who earned a trip to the Pro Bowl for his role as a special teamer. In addition, Carson Bruener, one of the Steelers' two seventh-round picks last year, also emerged as a quality special teams player, as well.
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