Steelers add LB to rookie minicamp roster

TL;DR

The Steelers have added linebacker Jacoby Windmon to their rookie minicamp roster as a tryout player. Windmon, previously undrafted from Michigan State, has had multiple stints with the Steelers and Panthers.

Key points

Steelers added linebacker Jacoby Windmon to rookie minicamp roster
Windmon previously undrafted from Michigan State in 2024
He has played nine NFL games with one start
Windmon has 22 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended
He is 24 years old and has had multiple stints with the Steelers

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 3: Jacoby Windmon #41 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field during halftime of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Steelers added yet another linebacker to their rookie minicamp roster Saturday, with linebacker Jacoby Windmon joining as a tryout per Penn Live’s Nick Farabaugh. Windmon, a hard-hitting defender, joined the Steelers originally as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State in 2024. He was signed to the team’s practice squad following the preseason but was poached by the Carolina Panthers. In 2025, Windmon was released by the Panthers, again signed to the Steelers practice squad, and later released. He re-signed with Carolina’s practice squad in November, until he was waived on May 7 of 2026. Now, he’s back in Pittsburgh with a shot at a third stint with the Steelers. Windmon has appeared in nine career NFL games with one start — all with the Panthers. For his career, he has made 22 combined tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended. He’s 24 years old. You can view the Steelers rookie minicamp roster (pre-Windmon) here.

Q&A

Who is Jacoby Windmon and what is his NFL history?

Jacoby Windmon is a linebacker who has played in nine NFL games, primarily with the Carolina Panthers, and has been signed and released multiple times by the Steelers and Panthers.

What are Jacoby Windmon's career statistics in the NFL?

Windmon has recorded 22 combined tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended in his NFL career.

What does it mean for Windmon to join the Steelers rookie minicamp roster?

Joining the Steelers rookie minicamp roster gives Windmon an opportunity to compete for a spot on the team after being previously released and re-signed multiple times.