The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to fill their open roster spot by signing long snapper Tucker Addington, according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson.
Addington brings specialist depth and competition, particularly important as teams fine-tune their special teams units heading into training camp. This move likely signals that the Steelers are looking to either push current long snapper Christian Kuntz or prepare for injury insurance during camp.
Tucker Addington is a familiar name for the Steelers, having worked out with the team back in September 2024. Though he went undrafted out of Sam Houston State in 2020, he broke into the NFL in 2022 and has since carved out a journeyman career as a reliable long snapper.
Standing 6’2″ and weighing 230 pounds, the 27-year-old has suited up for 10 career NFL games, including four in 2024, across stints with the Cowboys, Patriots, Jaguars, Commanders, Dolphins, and Texans. His experience across multiple systems gives him a strong foundation, especially as a midseason or camp call-up option.
In addition to his playing career, Addington has also contributed to the sport as a coach with Texas Long Snapping, where he’s been inducted into their Hall of Honor. His coaching background underscores a high football IQ and technical polish—traits valuable for specialists competing at the NFL level.
Tucker Addington earned the long snapping job at Sam Houston State as a freshman and held it for all four years, starting 50 games for the Bearkats. Known as a gifted athlete with standout speed—reportedly running a 4.5-second 40-yard dash—Addington also boasts elite ball velocity, with an average snap time of 0.65 seconds or faster, the best among Texas Long Snapping alumni. His combination of speed, accuracy, and ball placement made him a key weapon on special teams, limiting opponents’ ability to return punts during his college career.
Now poised to join the Steelers, Addington would be the second long snapper on the roster, competing with Christian Kuntz, who is entering the second year of a three-year deal with Pittsburgh. It sets up a legitimate training camp battle, with Addington’s athletic profile and experience offering a real challenge to the incumbent.
