Steelers sign Melvin Ingram to 1-year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent Melvin Ingram on Monday, the pass-rusher told NFL reporter Josina Anderson.

Pittsburgh announced the signing as a one-year deal on Tuesday.

"It's definitely a dope organization and environment, so I definitely feel like it's the place for me," said Ingram. "I met with coach (Mike) Tomlin. You can tell he's very involved and a players' coach. That's what stood out to me.

"He wants to win and that is what I am on. My role is my role. He just told me to come in and be me. Everyone knows how I play."

The 32-year-old spent the first nine years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. He played in seven contests during the 2020 season and missed most of the campaign due to a knee injury. It was his first career season when he didn't record a sack.

Prior to his injury, Ingram recorded seven-plus sacks in five consecutive campaigns from 2015 to 2019.

The Steelers needed to upgrade their pass rush after edge rusher Bud Dupree signed with the Tennessee Titans. He tallied 39.5 sacks over six campaigns in Pittsburgh.

Ingram, who's a three-time Pro Bowler, will provide another presence alongside All-Pro TJ Watt.

Watt led the NFL with 15 sacks and 23 tackles for a loss in 2020. He's also logged three straight seasons with double-digit sacks.

Ingram joins Cassius Marsh, Alex Highsmith, and rookie Quincy Roche among the team's current edge rushers.

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