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    Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Brian Allen became the first member of Pittsburgh's rookie class to sign with the Steelers, inking a four-year deal on Monday.

    The 6'3, 215-pound defensive back was Pittsburgh's fifth round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. After converting from wide receiver to cornerback, Allan picked off four passes during his final season at Utah while breaking up six passes. He will now look to compete with William Gay, Ross Cockrell, Senquez Golson, Coty Sensabaugh and fellow rookie Cameron Sutton for playing time alongside second year cornerback, Artie Burns.

    “He has good skills with playing the football, is long at the line of scrimmage and plays press coverage in man,” defensive backs coach Carnell Lake said of Allen, via Steelers.com. “He hasn’t played the position very long, but he has shown a real knack for a position-converted receiver. There are a lot of upsides with this player....(continued)

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    Re: Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Good that's one done!

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    Re: Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Quote Originally Posted by Shoes View Post
    Good that's one done!

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    Re: Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Is he guaranteed a roster spot?

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    Re: Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Quote Originally Posted by RunNGun View Post
    Is he guaranteed a roster spot?
    No

    Any player cut would get his signing bonus. For a fifth round pick, cutting him would cost about $240,000.

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    Re: Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Quote Originally Posted by teegre View Post
    I think 2 Yutes will have a chance to start.



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    Re: Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Quote Originally Posted by tube517 View Post
    I think 2 Yutes will have a chance to start.
    Well, at least one Ute.

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    Re: Steelers sign DB Brian Allen to four-year deal

    Quote Originally Posted by Born2Steel View Post
    Well, at least one Ute.



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