Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Punter Corliss Waitman

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to sign punter Corliss Waitman following a serious knee injury suffered by Cameron Johnston during their Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Johnston's injury occurred on a punt attempt and is expected to end his season, prompting the team to seek a replacement. Head coach Mike Tomlin expressed his disappointment over Johnston's injury, highlighting his value to the team and the progress he made during training camp. Johnston, who averaged 51.3 yards per punt before his injury, was signed to a three-year, $9 million contract this offseason after previous stints with the Eagles and Texans. Waitman, who has bounced around several teams since starting his NFL career with the Steelers in 2020, is expected to help bolster the team's special teams unit after leading the league in punts last season. The Steelers will likely explore additional punter options as they adjust to this setback.