The Pittsburgh Steelers have recently added defensive lineman Willington Previlon to their roster after claiming him off waivers. This move comes after Previlon was cut by the Atlanta Falcons along with offensive lineman Nolan Potter.
Previlon, who went undrafted from Rutgers in 2020, has shown promise during his college career with 71 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, and three passes defensed. Despite not being selected in the draft, he signed with the Green Bay Packers and spent his rookie season on their practice squad.
Unfortunately, Previlon was released by the Packers before the start of the 2021 season. He then signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad, only to be cut once again. The journeyman lineman also spent time on the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad last season after being released by the Bucs during training camp.
Despite his potential and hard work, Previlon has yet to make his regular-season debut in the NFL. The Steelers’ decision to claim him off waivers could provide him with a new opportunity to showcase his skills and finally make his mark in the league.
It is clear that Previlon has faced challenges and setbacks in his professional football career so far, but his perseverance and determination have kept him going. With the Steelers, he will have a chance to prove himself and earn a spot on the team’s roster for the upcoming season.
Pittsburgh fans will surely be watching closely to see how Previlon performs during training camp and preseason games. If he can impress the coaching staff and demonstrate his abilities on the field, he may finally get the opportunity to play in his first NFL regular-season game. Stay tuned for updates on Previlon’s progress with the Steelers as the season approaches.