Steelers to sign ex-Ravens LB Queen to 3-year, $41M deal

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen plans to sign a three-year, $41-million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he told ESPN's Marcus Spears, according to Adam Schefter.

The 24-year-old earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors in 2023 after accumulating 133 total tackles (nine for loss), 3.5 sacks, an interception, and six pass deflections. The All-Star nominations were the first of his career.

Queen had 16 total tackles and a deflection in two AFC North clashes against the Steelers last year.

The 2020 first-round pick is expected to take over as Pittsburgh's top off-ball linebacker. Elandon Roberts was the Steelers' lone defensive player to amass 100 or more total tackles (101) in 2023.

Queen has totaled 454 total tackles (37 for loss), 13.5 sacks, four interceptions, and 15 pass deflections in 67 career games. He's also forced five fumbles and recovered six.