The Ravens veteran linebacker is headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with Baltimore Ravens free agent linebacker Malik Harrison on a two-year, $10 million deal.
Harrison, 27, was a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. His run-defense and consistency as a depth linebacker and special teams contributor helped him contribute in 76 games for the Ravens, starting in 34.
For the first four years of his career, Harrison saw around 20-25% of defensive snaps a season as his edge-setting and utility helped contribute to the Ravens’ run defense which routinely ranked among the NFL’s best. In 2024, after the struggles of second-year linebacker Trenton Simpson, the Ravens’ veteran depth linebackers, Harrison, Chris Board and Kristian Welch provided more assurance as the defense rounded into top-tier form after Week 11. Harrison saw a single-season high 38% of defensive snaps. He also notched his first career sack in 2024, and finished with two on the season.
This marks the second straight season in which the Steelers have signed a Ravens linebacker after signing inside linebacker Patrick Queen to a three-year, $41 million deal on March 10, 2024.
The absence of Harrison for the Ravens will open a spot on special teams. In his career, Harrison played 76.2% of all special teams snaps (1,558).