The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran punter Cameron Johnston to a one-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move addresses a significant vacancy on the Steelers' special teams depth chart as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Johnston joins the Steelers after spending the last three seasons with the Houston Texans. Before his time in Houston, he spent three years with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he established himself as a consistent and powerful specialist. Known for his ability to flip the field, Johnston has maintained a high net punting average throughout his NFL career since entering the league as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio State.
The acquisition of Johnston comes after Pittsburgh moved on from their previous punter, Pressley Harvin III, earlier this offseason. By bringing in an experienced veteran on a one-year deal, the Steelers look to stabilize their punting game and improve their field position metrics. Financial details regarding the contract have not yet been made public.
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